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Dorothy M. (Sager) Herren, 90

November 19, 2014

Dorothy M. (Sager) Herren, 90, of Lancaster, died Wednesday, November 19, 2014, at Conestoga View.
Born in Lancaster, she was the wife of the late R. Jack Herren, who died in 1982. She was the daughter of the late Amos and Marie (Grof) Sager.
Dorothy was a member of the 1942 graduating class of Lancaster Catholic High School, and a member of the 1945 graduating class of St. Joseph School of Nursing. She was employed as a registered nurse for St. Joseph Hospital for over 37 years until her retirement, having never taken a single sick day.
She was a lifelong Catholic and a parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church since 1965.
Dorothy is survived by 2 sons and their wives: Thomas and Maryellen Herren of Lampeter and Stephen and Gail Herren of Strasburg; 3 grandchildren: Matthew, Craig, and Brian; a sister, Barbara Filling and her husband Richard of Lititz; a sister-in-law, Alice Murray of Lititz; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers: Richard and Edward Sager.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, November 24, 2014 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 501 E. Orange St, Lancaster with the Rev. Daniel O’Brien as Celebrant. Friends will be received at the church one hour prior to the service. Burial will be private.
Kindly omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to Strasburg Community Parks Foundation, 145 Precision Ave., Strasburg, PA 17579. Please note “Dorothy Herren” on the memo line of your check.

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November 23, 2014

I lived next door to Dot in Gordonville and she was the sweetest neighbor. She had a great sense of humor and loved to talk. May she forever rest in peace.
Janet Forrester

November 21, 2014

My sister Carole Rusnak, RN and I want to send our deepest sympathy on the death of your beloved mother Dorothy. We worked on 3West at St. Joseph’s Hospital when Dot was night nurse there and remember her as being a dedicated nurse with a great sense of humor. Please know you are being remembered in our thoughts and prayers as you grieve her passing.  And may her soul rest in peace.
With sincerest sympathy,
Nancy Straw, 3West Unit Secretary and Carole Rusnak, RN, evening shift, back in the 70’s.

November 20, 2014

Herren Family
 My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of greatest sorrow.
 God bless and watch over all of you.
 Joe Borelli

Visitation
Monday, November 24, 2014
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
501 E. Orange St.
Lancaster, PA 17602
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501 E. Orange St.
Lancaster, PA 17602
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