Dorothy B. Rich

January 16, 1928 - December 9, 2016

Dorothy B. Rich, 88, of Lutheran Retirement Home, Jamestown, N.Y., passed away Friday, December 9, 2016 at Lutheran Retirement Home. She was born on January 16, 1928, in Jamestown, NY, the daughter of the late Frederick and Mabel Stewart Ritch. Dorothy was a member of the First Lutheran Church, Thule Lodge, Vikings and the VFW Post# 65. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and traveling. Raising and caring for her family was her main priority. Dorothy was employed by Jamestown Plywood for several years. She is survived by two daughters, Marilyn D. Rich of Dacula, GA and Karen (Doug) Johnson of Jamestown, N.Y., one son, Ronald (Lois) Rich of Morresville, N.C.; seven grandchildren, Sherry Dahlbeck, Kevin Dahlbeck, Richard, Lisa and Steven Morrell, Scott Johnson and Katie Johnson and fourteen great grandchildren. In addition to Dorothy’s parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Rodman V. Rich whom she married November 7, 1948 in Jamestown, N.Y. and who passed away on September 15, 1991;one daughter, Janette Dahlbeck who passed away on April 13, 2001; two sisters, Leola Atkins and Lela Sigel, one step brother, Royal Ritch. A graveside Inurnment will be held at a later date by her family. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Powers, Present & Sixbey Funeral Home, 316 East Fifth Street, Jamestown, NY. To light a candle or to send Dorothy’s family condolences please visit www.presentsixbeyfuneral.com