Dorothy L. Watson

Dorothy L. “Dot” Watson died Thursday, March 29, 2012 at Sunrise Senior Living, Exton, PA. Formerly of McKeesport, she moved to Chester Springs in 2008, and was a member of the Christy Park United Methodist Church and White Oak Chapter #542, Order of the Eastern Star.

Daughter of the late Walter Sperling and Hilda Cochran Sperling Coddington, wife of the late Robert L. Watson, she is survived by her son, Robert J. (Rose Michele) of Pompano Beach, FL; daughter, Judith L. (George) Marshalek of Chester Springs, PA; 4 grandchildren, Paul (Gina) of White Oak, PA, Greg (Laurie) of Richmond, VA, Erin of Philadelphia, PA and Patrick of Elverson, PA; 3 great grandchildren, Orlando of White Oak, Jack and Ella of Richmond, VA; brother, Russell (Doris) Coddington of Port Charlotte, FL; and sister, Wanda Rhoades of Decatur, AL. Mrs. Watson was preceded in death by her son, James E. Watson of McKeesport and by her sister, Lorraine Wernke of White Oak.

Friends will be received in the Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA 15132 Sunday, April 1 from 12-4 & 7-9 PM. A service will take place in the funeral home on Monday, April 2 at 10:00 AM with the Rev. D. Ronald Libengood officiating. Entombment will follow in Jefferson Memorial Park Mausoleum, Pleasant Hills, PA. The family suggests contributions to Christy Park United Methodist Church, 29^th & Beale, McKeesport, PA 15132.