Obituaries
Dorothy J. “Dotty” Valudes, 76
Dorothy “Dotty” J. Valudes, 76, of Lancaster, daughter of the late Howard (Mose) and Pauline (Miller) Snyder, passed peacefully surrounded by her loving husband, children and sister-in-law on Saturday evening December 15th at the Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy.
She was the wife of John M. Valudes also of Lancaster. Dotty and John met at a 1954 Valentine’s Day dance at J.P. McCaskey High School. Their loving courtship continued, and they were married on October 15, 1957.
In addition to her husband, John, Dotty is survived by their two children: Michael J. Valudes, his wife, Rebecca Sabbage and their two children, Jon-Mikel Valudes and Rich W. Valudes, and great grandchild, Isabella Valudes; and daughter, Paula M. Valudes Jones and her children, Wendell C. Jones III and Cory M. Jones; and a sister-in-law, Terry Valudes Essis and her children (to the late Nicholas M. Valudes) Alisa Valudes Whyte, Leigh N. Valudes and Jason N. Valudes, who all have been special in her heart.
She is also survived by her sister, Maryanne Pennell and her brother, James Snyder. She was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Snyder.
Dotty worked at the Lancaster County Automobile Club (AAA) from 1953-1961. She graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School in 1954. She was then a homemaker, perfecting the art of raising her children, caring for her husband and her home. From 1968 to 1985, she worked part time outside the home at various locations.
Dotty enjoyed playing tennis, reading and spending time at their beach home in Stone Harbor, NJ.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11AM on Friday, December 21, 2012 at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. Family and friends will be received from 10-11AM at the funeral home. Interment will be at Conestoga Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Dotty’s memory to the Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604 or www.hospiceandcommunitycare.org. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100
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Dear Mike and Rebecca and sons
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ted and Chris
Tony and Stephen
Vlassis
Our Sympathy for Your Loss.
Sincerely, Buddy & Kathy Ganse
Dear John and family,
Sorry to hear of Dotty’s passing. Will always remember her smile and laughter. She was so caring. During special times of difficulty one of the greatest comforts is to know that others care about you and all your family. You will be remembered in my prayers.
Love,
Donna Longenecker Smoker
To the Valudes family;
We were shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Dotty. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We really got to know her better in these past few years. She will be missed.
Love, Becky (Snyder) Wilson, Shirley Snyder, and John (Buck)Snyder
Dear Mike,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. My sister Suzanne just informed me. What a tough year it’s been for you and your family. (I hope Paula is doing better now.) I will always remember your mom and how she welcomed me into your family on Bloomingdale Ave. Having just moved from New Jersey and not having any friends, I was certainly blessed and fortunate to have met you and to have known your mom. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss as well as send my love to your sister and dad. You are all in my thoughts and prayers tonight. May God Bless you.
Bob Voss
Dear John..you are in our thoughts and prayers and we will miss Dotties stories of how she keeps you in line!!
Don and Ann(Dentist)!!
John, Len and I are so sorry to hear about Dotty. I think you know how much we loved her. We were always so impressed by the way you took care of each other…….
Yours was a true love story. Please know that both Dotty and you will be in our prayers.
………………..Dee and Len Marrella
Dear John, Paul and I were deeply saddened by the news of Dottie’s passing–she was a wonderful neighbor–we will miss her very much–you were a great couple–may your years of happy memories help to sustain you during this difficult time–our love and sympathy to you and your family-
-Paul and Mary Jo
