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Dorothy A. Henry
August 10, 1930 to October 31, 2020
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Dorothy A. Henry, 90, of New Castle passed away of natural causes early Saturday morning, October 31, 2020, in UPMC Jameson Hospital. Mrs. Henry was born August 10, 1930, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Thomas A. and Anna M. (McClosky) Kelly. On August 31, 1948, she married her beloved husband, Ralph E. Henry, and together they enjoyed 44 years of marriage until his passing in 1992.
A lifelong area resident, she graduated from New Castle High School in 1947. For many years, Dorothy worked as a secretary at the former Pennsylvania Engineering Works (PECor), and later worked in the same capacity for Valley Freight Line, both in New Castle.
Dorothy was a member of Holy Spirit Parish of New Castle – St. Camillus de Lellis Church, where she was active in the CAMEOS of St. Camillus Church. She enjoyed participating in Challenges on Aging, the Clen-Moore Prime Timers, and volunteering at Jameson Hospital in their Ladies Aide Society. Dorothy also worked alongside her husband, Ralph, organizing and teaching boating safety courses as part of the “Power Squadron.” She had a talent for crochet, and loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
Dorothy is survived by a daughter, Linda Stoops, of New Castle; a son, Ralph (Joyce) Henry, of Portersville; a son-in-law, Anthony Rizzilli, of Rural Valley, PA; a sister-in-law, Mary Kelly; and a brother-in-law, Gene Spitler, both of New Castle; six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by a daughter, Jodi Ann Rizzilli; two sisters, Marie F. Kelly and Kathleen Spitler; and three brothers, Robert E., Thomas P., and Charles W. Kelly.
In keeping with her wishes, all services will be held privately. Her Blessing Service will be officiated by Merv Knieriam, the seminarian at Holy Spirit Parish. She will be laid to rest next to her husband, Ralph, in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Union Twp.
Lord God, you are attentive to the voice of our pleading. Give Dorothy eternal rest, O Lord, and may your light shine on her forever. Let us find in your Son comfort in our sadness, certainty in our doubt, and courage to live through this hour. Make our faith strong through Christ our Lord. Amen.
