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Dorothy Schwarz Uhlrich, 94

October 09, 1927 - May 06, 2022

Dorothy Schwarz Uhlrich, 94, of East Petersburg, passed away at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy on Friday, May 6, 2022. Born in York, she was the daughter of late Lester and Miriam (Thomas) Rentzel.

A graduate of Mount Joy High School, Dot worked as an inspector for Federal Mogul. She then worked in the Department of Revenue for the Commonwealth of PA, and lastly for the Occupational Development Center.

She marked 22 years of marriage on June 25th with her second husband, George C. Uhlrich Jr. Dot’s first husband, Paul L. Schwarz, died in 1979.

She enjoyed casinos, Broadway plays, and traveling to Cape Hatteras and Rehoboth Beach. She loved jigsaw puzzles and was an avid reader, especially the newspaper with her morning coffee.

In addition to her husband, George, Dot is survived by three sons: Paul F. Schwarz of Lancaster, Greg P. Schwarz, husband of Cindy of Brownstown, and Randy L. Schwarz of Lancaster; a stepson, Steven L. Uhlrich of Palmyra, and a stepdaughter, Sharon L. Uhlrich of Pequea; five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, one great great-granddaughter, and her brother, Jack Rentzel of Lititz. Dot was preceded in death by a great-granddaughter and several siblings.

A viewing will take place from 2 to 3 PM, followed by the funeral at 3 PM, on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543.

Please omit flowers, and kindly consider a memorial contribution to Hospice & Community Care, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.

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May 12, 2022

Dear Aunt Dot,  Thank you for accepting me and loving me just as I was, no questions asked.  And most of all for saying all those things that I couldn’t say but really wanted to.  I love you and will never forget you.   Tui

May 12, 2022

So sorry to hear,Paul. I didn’t know your mom but I know you love her very much. ❤️

May 11, 2022

Dottie was such a bright light of positivity and love. She was adored by our family and will always be remembered. So blessed to have known her! My thoughts and prayers are with her family. Heaven just got one incredible angel!
Ashlee Dadd

May 11, 2022

Sorry for your lose, Cousins!! She was the last of her generation in our family and will be and is sorely missed! Loved how she never pulled a punch but no matter how stupid we got she ALWAYS had our backs!! She raised 3 great sons and two nephews and too many grand children to mention so her legacy will continue!! Love ya and miss ya, Aunty Dot!!
David Roadman

May 10, 2022

Dear George and Schwarz Family,
     It is with much sadness that we learned of Dot’s death from Randy. Each one of you is in our prayers thoughts now and in the days ahead.
     All our love,
              Ray and Carol Dennis

May 10, 2022

Dear Paul and Family,
I sincerely am very sad at the passing of your wonderful mother. She was always so kind to me and will be surely missed. Her sprit and soul will liv
e in our hearts forever. Please accept my sincere condolences. God bless and keep you and your family alive with the warm thoughts that your mother is in heaven and at peace.
All my compassion to you all,
Your Friend Always
William F. Lugaro

May 10, 2022

Dot was a Bright Light, always fun to be around her.
Paul, Greg, Randy and family, I’m so sorry for your loss.

May 10, 2022

George:
My condolences to you and your family on your loss.
Charles “Smokey ” Smith
Spring Grove,PA

May 10, 2022

I want to offer my heartfelt condolences to the family of Dot. I have fond memories of Dot from when I was a child, she’s was a wonderful mother to my life long best friend Randal Schwarz. Randy I love you my friend and my arms embrace you as you navigate the loss of your mother.

May 10, 2022

Randy, May your mother’s soul rest in peace.  My deepest condolences to you and your family during this time.  Gone from this earth, yet she will never be forgotten. May God ever Bless and Keep you!

May 09, 2022

Paul Again, I can’t express my sincere condolences enough. Losing someone is never easy but losing a parent is extra hard. I pray God gives you and your family the strength to get through the days ahead. 

May 09, 2022

I am so sorry for your loss Paul.  God is holding your Mother in His loving arms for all eternity.  Prayers for you and your family. In Christ,
Anne Gehman

May 09, 2022

Happy mothers day..
You will always be in my heart.

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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