Dorothy M. Bleistein, 96

Dorothy M. Bleistein, 96, of Lititz, PA, formerly of St. John’s Herr Estate, Columbia, PA, died Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at Luther Acres.  Born in Shamokin, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen Vezo.  She was also preceded in death by a brother, Frank Vezo and a sister, Violet Vezo.

Years ago, Dorothy worked at the Consolidated Cigar Corporation in Lancaster and AMP, Inc. in Mount Joy.  In later years, she was a hostess at Lombardo’s Restaurant in Lancaster and retired as a hostess from Red Lobster in 1990.

Surviving is a daughter: Wanda, married to Leo Nikolaus of Lancaster; two grandchildren: Paul Nikolaus, husband of Angela (Kreutzberger) Nikolaus of Mountville and Amy (Nikolaus) Keller, wife of Bruce Keller of Lancaster.  She was “Grandma Dot” to two great-grandchildren: Zachary Nikolaus and Gabrielle Nikolaus of Mountville.  She is also survived by two sisters: Anne Crowley of Ontario, Canada and Margaret, wife of Russell Cory of Lancaster and 15 nieces and nephews.

Dorothy led a full and active life and enjoyed many years of good health.  She enjoyed dancing, reading, playing pinochle and traveling.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on Friday, June 29, 2012 at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 2427 Marietta Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601 with Rev. Peter I. Hahn as Celebrant.  A viewing will be held from 10-11 AM at church.  Interment will be private at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery.  Please omit flowers.  Contributions can be made in Dorothy’s memory to St. Leo the Great Catholic Church.  To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100