Dorothy Widdowson

Dorothy Cook Widdowson, age 92, of  Lake City died on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at St. Mary’s East.

She was born in Indiana, PA on October 22, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Eleanor St. Clair Cook.

She was a graduate of Indiana High School, in 1947, and had been employed in the school cafeteria at Elk Valley Elemntary School in Lake City for over 20 years.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Lake City and belonged to the adult Sunday school class and the United Methodist Women, where she was secretary for many many years. She loved spending time with family, especially with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dorothy enjoyed reading and playing cards, especially when winning.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a husband Clarence B. Widdowson, a daughter Sharen Hicks; sister; Betty Spence, and a brother, Wendell Cook.

 Survivors include a daughter, Beverly Widdowson of Lake City and a son, Christopher Widdowson and his wife Kay, of Palmyra, PA. formerly of Warren, PA; a sister; Mrs. Robert (Lois) Trainer of Indiana, PA; a brother; James Cook of Pittsburgh, PA; a sister in law, Mary (Everett) Hilliard of Indiana, PA; three grandchildren: Sheila Smith Detnerski (Joe); Heather Smith Clugh (Bob) all of Geneva, OH; Colby Widdowson (Kaitlin) of Palmyra, PA. formerly of Warren, PA and five great grandchildren: Shelby and Shane Briody; Gabriella and Isabella Clugh; and Charlotte Widdowson; and many nieces and nephews.

Due to Covid 19 restrictions, there will be a private service that may be viewed by friends at https://facebook.com/BurtonQuinnScott. anytime starting at 12noon on Saturday 1/9/21. Arrangements entrusted to the Burton Funeral Home, 525 Main East, Girard. Burial will be in Girard Cemetery at a later date.

Send Condolences at www.Burtonfuneralhome.com.

Memorials may be made to Lake City United Methodist Church or Lake City United Methodist Women, both at 10087 Sampson Ave. Lake City, PA 16423 or Lake City Fire Department, 2232 Rice Ave., Lake City, PA 16423.

Family wishes a heartfelt thanks to the staff at St. Mary’s Home of Erie, Gallagher Center for the wonderful care they gave her.