Obituaries

Dorothy S. “Dottie” Brown, 92

October 11, 2023

Dorothy S. “Dottie” Brown, age 92, passed away on October 11, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Wilkes Barre, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Lottie (Michalski) Shimko.

After completing high school, Dottie went on to work Bell Atlantic AT&T as a telephone operator and retired as a supervisor. She was an avid animal lover and after retiring, she volunteered at the Humane League and ASPCA as well as the North Museum.

Dottie was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is also preceded in death by her companion, George Labinsky.

Services are pending.

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Condolences to the Family

October 25, 2023

We miss Dot very much, and will continue to remember her as an amazing resident at Manor House Apartments! I will especially miss speaking with her every week when she would call to be added to the Shuttle list for groceries. She was a joy to be around.
Caitlin Hart

October 22, 2023

I will miss seeing Dot every month, She was a dedicated client of mine @ Headlines lll, Wavelengths & currently Salon Posh,since the late 1970’s.Dot loved Lancaster city and always enjoyed talking about the different stores,every appointment was a trip down memory lane. Dot was a fashionista and loved wearing pins and jewelry, mostly cat related.I will miss her very much! 🌹
Donna Lynn Sheaffer, Hairdesigner

Services
Saturday, October 28, 2023
1:00 PM
Millersville Mennonite Cemetery
435 Manor Avenue
Millersville, PA 17603
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