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Dorothy D. Masters, 84

Dorothy Davis Masters, 84, wife of Sam Earl Masters, died Saturday, January 29, 2011 surrounded by her family in Lancaster, PA. She was born in New York City to the late Samuel and Mary Brennan Davis.

She graduated from Edgewood Park Junior College in Briar Cliff Manor, NY in 1946. Dorothy was a Librarian at the Palm Beach County Library, West Palm Beach, FL for more than 30 years.

Survivors include her loving husband, Sam Earl Masters, daughter, Allison Perez (Teddy); granddaughters, Megan and Nicole Washam; brother, Dr. Martin Davis (Peggy); sister, Elizabeth Linell (Harry); and several nieces and nephews. Her sisters, Frances Mascolo and Marion Clifford, preceded Dorothy in death.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be held TODAY, February 2, 2011 at 12 NOON at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 201 E. Orange St., Lancaster, PA with The Rev. Daniel Mitzel as Celebrant. The Viewing will take place at the church TODAY from 11 AM to 12 PM. Private Interment in Memory Gardens, Lake Worth, FL. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Dorothy’s memory to the Palm Beach County Library, 3650 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33406 to purchase a book in her name, or The American Cancer Society, 314 Good Dr., Lancaster, PA 17603. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 717-393-9661 

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Allison & Family,

Philip and I send our deepest sympathy to your family.  Aunt Dorothy will be remembered for her kindness and loving spirit. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Kerry & Philip Tew

Our many thoughts and prayers are with your family at this very difficult time. 

Your cousins from Delaware,
Charles and Frances McKewen

Thinking of you at this time…God Bless You all..

Allison, I am sad to hear of your mom & dad’s passing.  You were all my beloved neighbors for years in West Palm Beach, FL.  I remember all of you fondly.  My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Fresa (Fresita) Atienza
West Palm Beach, FL

Allison,
I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. You were all my beloved neighbors for years and I remember all of you fondly.  My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Fresa (Fresita) Atienza

SO VERY SORRY ALLISON /THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU / SUCH AN EMOTIONAL LOSS TEARS WILL FADE / MEMORIES WILL LAST FOREVER     MISS YOU ALLISON / SOME DAYS ARE JUST NOT THE SAME
IN THOUGHTS ALWAYS / BARB SCOTT

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sorrowful time.  Your parents are no longer suffering and are together.

Lots of love,
Your cousin, ( Aunt Madeline’s daughter)
Sam and Mary (Mastromatteo) DiFrancesco

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