Dorothy I. Plesnarski

Dorothy I. "Dot" Plesnarski, 95, of Tower City, passed away peacefully Friday, September 6, 2024 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown surrounded by her family.

Born in Reinerton, December 29, 1928, a daughter of the late Alvin and Helen Tomashitus Walason. Dot was a 1946 graduate of Porter High School where she was the valedictorian.

She worked in the local garment industry and retired from TYCO.

Dot was a faithful and lifetime member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Chapel, Tower City, where she was active with the Women's Club. 

She was a social member of the Williamstown American Legion and was a former member of the Women of the Moose, Tower City.

Dot will be remembered for her excellent cooking. She enjoyed word search puzzles and watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. Above all else, her family was the center of her life.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Joseph Plesnarski, May 28, 1995; an infant son, William Plesnarski; a son-in-law, Dennis Woll; a brother, Richard Walason.

Surviving are her five children, Teresa Plesnarski, Tower City, Joseph Plesnarski (Joan), Pottsville, Carolyn Reiber (Bob), Williamstown, Janet Woll, Williamstown, and Edward Plesnarski (Sherry), Texas; six grandchildren; two great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the staff at Lehigh Valley Hospital, both the Pottsville and Allentown branches, who took excellent care of their mother the past few days.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 10:00 AM from the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Chapel, Tower City. Viewing will be from 9-10 AM. Dot will be laid to rest in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Williamstown.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Chapel, c/o Most Blessed Trinity Parish, 113 Cherry St, Tremont, PA 17981.

The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. is honored to serve Dot's family. To send condolences, visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com.

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