Dorothy is survived by her daughter Susan Andre and grand puppy Dugan of Charlotte, NC; her son Bill Andre of Keller, TX and his wife Annette; and siblings Elizabeth Klaczak, Mary Smith and Joe Vargo and numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband Bill Andre, Sr of Charlotte, NC; brothers Samuel, Paul, Steve and John and sisters Margaret Sardineer and Helen Manning.
Dorothy was born on December 9, 1933 in Pittsburgh, PA to parents Samuel and Julia Vargo. She graduated from Taylor Allderdice High School in Pittsburgh. Dorothy and Bill relocated to Charlotte in 1977 with the family.
Dorothy was a social, active woman who loved to dance, bowl and enjoy the occasional beer and Long Island iced tea. Her family and friends will always remember her as a caring, fun person who loved to entertain and spend time with her family in Pittsburgh and Florida.
Family will receive friends on Tuesday evening, March 26, 2019 from 7-9 pm at McEwen Funeral Service located at 5716 Monroe Road in Charlotte. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 27 at 12 noon. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Burial will immediately follow the funeral service at Sharon Memorial Park.
After the burial, Dorothy’s family invites you back to McEwen Funeral Service where light refreshments will be served.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org).
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