Obituaries
Dorothy M. Essif, 88
January 10, 2015
Dorothy M. Essif, 88, of Lancaster, Pa. and formerly of Carbondale, PA, and Port St. Lucie, FL, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2015, at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy, PA. Born in Brooklyn and raised in Queens, NY, she was the daughter of the late William and Alice (Sizemore) Dielmann. Dorothy was the wife of the late George J. Essif, Sr.
She was a homemaker and of the Presbyterian Faith. In Florida Dorothy worshipped at Unity Church of Port St. Lucie.
Dorothy is survived by five sons: Jay Essif, husband of Kathy Gerhart of Lancaster, PA, Mason Essif, husband of Paul of New York City, Jared Essif, husband of Karen of Marana, AZ, Les Essif, husband of Debbie of Knoxville, TN and Elik Essif, husband of Karen of Tucson, AZ; 5 grandchildren: Davenne, Amien, Jacob, Evan and Grace; her brother Jimmy Dielmann, partner of Ruth Cass of Florida and sister-in-law Pat Dielmann of Florida. She was preceded in death by her brother Mickey Dielmann, husband of Pat.
A memorial service will be planned to take place in the Spring of 2015, with interment in Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Cemetery in Carbondale, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice & Community Care, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.
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Condolences to the Family
February 03, 2015
I just found this today by accident and was saddened to hear of the loss of my dear friend from Willows Avenue. I would visit Dorothy almost everyday when I came home from work and spend some time with her. And we certainly became close during the Hurricanes of 2005. She was a dear lady. My my deepest condolences to her family. May she rest in peace.
January 16, 2015
Jay, Les, and Family. I think of you from time to time and especially now. Take care of yourselves and each other. Bruce Burch
January 13, 2015
We extend out thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathies to the families of Dorothy. She was a lovely woman who brought joy to many people. She is a good soul who will be dearly missed.
The family of Michael and Barb Liuzzo
January 13, 2015
Dear Jay and Kathy,
You have our heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your mother/mother-in-law. We will keep you in our prayers.
Jeffrey and Mary Watson
January 13, 2015
May good memories, family and friends sustain you through this difficult time. We send our sincere sympathy.
Linda and Tom Drennan
