Dorothy Gross

Dorothy Gross, 87, of Quakertown, died Fri. Oct. 6 in LifeQuest Nursing Center. She was the loving wife of Richard Gross for the past 69 years. Born in Quakertown, she was a daughter of the late Claude and Freda (Bleam) Hager. She graduated with Quakertown High School class of 1947. Dorothy was a lab technician for the Lemmon & Teva Pharmaceuticals, Sellersville for 25 years before retiring in 1992. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Quakertown. She always put her family first and loved family get-togethers. She was a sweet, gentle and kind person and will be sorely missed. Surviving with her husband are daughters Carol Bolig, husband Donald and Lynette Shimp, husband Bart; grandchildren Lori, Lisa, Jennifer, Ryan, & Eric; great-grandchildren Alex, Emily, Coen, Dominick & Alyssa. She was predeceased by siblings Donald Hager & Myrtle Vallone. A memorial service will be held 11 am Fri. Oct. 13 in the Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, 135 W. Pumping Station Rd., Quakertown with a calling hour preceding from 10 - 11 am. Private interment will be in Quakertown Union Cemetery. Since she loved to read, Memorial contributions may be made in her name to James Michener Branch, Bucks County Library, 401 W. Mill St., Quakertown, Pa. 18951 nauglefcs.com