Dorothy M. Ilvento-Theros

Dorothy llvento-Theros of Brethren Village passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, after a brief illness. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late John and Marie Thomas of Lowell, Michigan. Dorothy and family moved to Lancaster in 1970.

Dorothy was preceded in death by husbands Donald S. Lind, Robert G. Forst, William J. llvento and William J. Theros. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Shirley Robinson of Grand Haven, Michigan, a son, Martin R. Lind, of Lancaster, Pa and a granddaughter, Madeline Lind of Cranberry Twp, Pa.

She graduated from Lowell High School in 1946 and had many jobs including Floor Manager for Watt and Shand in Lancaster, Pa. and Office Manager for Paul Bowman State Farm Insurance in Lancaster, Pa.

Dorothy as very active in the Lancaster community. She loved the Fulton Theater for many years and was a member of the Fulton Guild and on the Board of the Women's Symphany Auxiliary.

She was an accomplished Bridge player enjoying many years of playing in multiple Bridge Clubs throughout Lancaster County. She attained Life Master of Bridge status in 2001 and was still playing socially at Brethren Village in her 97th year.

Dorothy was a gourmet cook who enjoyed entertaining in her home. She was an accomplished sewer who created many beautiful pieces of clothing. She was an avid traveler who went on many cruises and tours around the world. She was a Hospice Home Volunteer for many years and a member of the Coterie Women's Club of Lancaster and participated in the Cotillion Dance Club.

A lifelong member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church and was a member of their Senior Group.

She enjoyed playing Hand and Foot with her close friends at Brethren Village and participating in the many activities provided there. She loved doing puzzles and reading also.

Dorothy is survived by 4 sons, John T. Lind (Stephanie) of Cranberry Twp, Pa., Gordon W. Lind of Manheim, Pa., Jerald D. Lind of Landisville, Pa. and Douglas C. Forst (Cindy) of Tigard, Oregon and daughter in lew Betsy Lind of Lancaster, Pa. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

A private family viewing will be held at Charles Snyder Funeral Home. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. John Neumann, Lancaster, PA. at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions can be made in her name to the Hospice and Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Lancaster, Pa. 17604.