Dorothy A. Donaldson, 82, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2009, at the Essa Flory Hospice Center, where she had been under their care for 2 weeks.

She was the wife of the late James F. Donaldson, Sr., who passed away in 2002. Born in St. Clair, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Getsie Klemer.

Dorothy had been a homemaker and was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. In addition to being an avid collector of dolls, she enjoyed flowers, collecting ornaments and statues, doing puzzles, and playing cards.

She is survived by her sons: James F., Thomas V. married to Vicki Donaldson, and Joseph M. married to Kimberly Donaldson, all of Lancaster; her daughter, Theresa married to Robert Chambers of Tampa, FL; 5 grandchildren: Sheila, Becky, Blake, Caeli, and Max; 2 great-grandchildren, Dylan and Kendall. Dorothy is also survived by her sister, Madeline, married to George Wonchalk of St. Clair, and her cousin, Dorothy Shipe of Port Carbon. She was preceded in death by her 4 brothers: Edward, Thomas, James, and Vincent; her sister, Theresa Klemer and her grandson Reed Donaldson.

Friends will be received on Saturday, November 21, 2009 from 9-11 AM at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 E. Delp Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601, with the Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11AM, the Rev. Michael Culkin as Celebrant. Interment in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Dorothy's memory to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Dr., Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. Arrangements by the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home and Chapel, Lititz  560-5100. To send an online condolence, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com