IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Dorothy “Dottie”

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Liounis-Matheson (Fox)

July 16, 2025

Obituary

Dorothy "Dottie" Liounis-Matheson (Fox), born on August 14, 1930, in Chester, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025, in Quarryville, Pennsylvania. She was 94 years old.

Dorothy's life was a vibrant tapestry of love, family, faith, and joy. From a young age, she embraced life with enthusiasm and grace. At just 18 years old, she married the love of her life, Jim Liounis Sr., and together they built a beautiful family over their 34 years of marriage until Jim's passing in 1983. Their union brought five children into the world: Jim Liounis (Peg Moore) of Willow Street, PA; Lynn Liounis Tenney of Rising Sun, MD; Donna Liounis Kestel of Milton, DE; Steve Liounis (Kathie McKinley) of New Castle, DE; and David Liounis (Telesa Willis) of East Norriton, PA.

Dorothy's legacy continued to grow through her 13 grandchildren—Jenn Liounis-Stringham (Jason), Mandy Liounis-Dombach (Brian), Meg Liounis-Heller (George), Lisa Tenney-Davison (Adam), Devin Greco (Sue), Steven Kestel Jr. (Laura), Lauren Kestel, Nicole Liounis-Serrano (Alberto), Steven Liounis Jr. (Jennifer), Aaron Liounis (Samantha), Andrew Liounis (Natalie), Christopher Liounis, and Alyssa Liounis-Woods (Drew)—and further still through her 23 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. Each generation carries forward her spirit of fun, warmth, and connection.

After Jim's passing, Dorothy found love again with Neil Matheson Sr., from Norwood, PA, and Crystal Beach Manor in DE. She gained not just a husband, but she became very close to and loved dearly Neil's children, Carol Matheson-Sarno of Utah, and Neil Matheson Jr. of Delaware along with their families. They moved to "The Plantation" in Leesburg, FL where they lived happily for 20+ years. Neil passed in 2018, and Dorothy went to live at the Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community, along with her sister, Shirley Sellers. Dorothy also had a brother, Benjamin Charles Fox, Jr. (Binks/Charlie) who passed in 2004. Dorothy's deep faith in Jesus Christ was a cornerstone of her life. It gave her strength through loss and joy in everyday blessings. She found peace in her belief that she would be welcomed into the kingdom of God by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Her deep faith in Jesus Christ was a cornerstone of her life. It gave her strength through loss and joy in everyday blessings. Dorothy found peace knowing that when her time came, she would be welcomed into the kingdom of God by her Savior and those who had gone before her.

Dorothy is also survived by her beloved sister Shirley Sellers (Fox), originally from Boothwyn, PA. The two sisters shared a close bond throughout their lives and spent their later years together at the Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community in Quarryville, PA. Dorothy and Shirley share a brother, Benjamin Charles Fox, also known as "Binks" or "Charlie," who passed in 2004.

There will be a Celebration of Life for Dorothy on August 14th at the Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community, 625 Robert Fulton Hwy, Quarryville, PA 17566. August 14th would have been Dorothy's 95th birthday. The Welcoming begins at 10:00 and the Service and Sharing begins at 11:00 am. All are welcome to come and share your memories of Dorothy. Luncheon will be immediately following the Service. The family thanks everyone who showed kindness and love to our mother.

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August
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Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community

625 Robert Fulton Hwy, Quarryville, PA, 17566,

10:00 - 11:00 am

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August
14

Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community

625 Robert Fulton Hwy, Quarryville, PA, 17566,

Starts at 11:00 am

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