Dorothy Stern

Bristolville Dorothy I. Stern, 88, passed away Saturday morning, July 9, 2016 at Washington Square Health Care in Warren, OH, surrounded by her family, after a long illness. Dorothy was born on May 27, 1928 in Cameron, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Halcie Phillips and Ray Strawn She was a proud homemaker and enjoyed sewing, quilting, canning, baking, cooking, and playing Domino's. She will be deeply missed by her loving children, Robert (Debbie) Stern, Karl J. Stern, and George Brent Stern; a step-daughter Connie Biebel; three grandchildren, Tracey Tenney, Robin Maddox, and Star Spangler; three step-grandchildren, Susie, Johnny, and Craig Ferguson; six great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert G. Stern, who passed away on February 3, 1987; her sisters, Evelyn Hinkle and Grace Scott; and her brothers, Meryl Strawn, Charles Strawn, Floyd Phillips, Ralph Strawn, Sam Strawn, and Ray Weaver. Funeral services for Dorothy will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at 12:00PM at Lane Family Funeral Homes Shafer Winans Chapel located at 164 North High Street in Cortland. Family and friends may visit two hours prior to services, from 10-12:00PM at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery in Bristolville Township. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Southern Hospice Care located at 5401 Ashley Circle Austintown, OH 44515. Family and friends may send their heartfelt condolences by visiting www.shaferwinanschapel.com