Dorothy J. Theodore

Dorothy J Theodore, 93 years of age of Lansford, PA passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020, at the Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Tamaqua, PA. Born Tuesday, November 2, 1926 in Lansing, Michigan the daughter of the late John C and Elizabeth (Enderby) Fairclough.  Dorothy moved with her parents at an early age to England where she completed her schooling at a private school.  Dorothy was also predeceased by her husband Thomas “Ted” Theodore, Jr. on May 6, 2000 and a sister Margaret. Surviving are: daughter Deborah L Bamford and her husband Stephen of Tamaqua, son David J Theodore and his wife Linda of Glendive, MT; grandchildren, Marc Bamford of Lafayette Hill, PA, Ryan Bamford and his wife Celena of Tamaqua, PA, Sheila Paredes and her husband Roland of Albrightsville, PA; great grandchildren Mia, Noelle and Ellie Bamford, Justin and Tyler Harris; great-great grandchildren Kaylee and Veydah Harris. Dorothy met her husband during his time of service during WWII when he was stationed in England.  She preceded him in coming to America and lived with his parents in Lansford until he was honorably discharged from the service.  They were married after his return.  Dorothy worked in the garment industry for many years.  She was a very talented seamstress and made clothing and handcrafted dolls.  Dorothy also enjoyed quilting, knitting, crocheting, embroidering, needlepoint and reading.   She was an active and devoted member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Lansford and in the past taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, held the position of Financial Secretary and was a member of WELCA.  She also had been a member of the Eastern Star, Panther Valley Women’s Club and volunteered at the Lansford Food Pantry. Arrangements entrusted to the E Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252.  (570) 668-2550 A Celebration of Dorothy's Life will be held on Monday February 17, 2020 at 4 o'clock P.M. from Trinity Lutheran Church 104 East Abbott Street Lansford, Pennsylvania 18232, Rev. Roy Ho. Koehler to officiate. Private Interment will be in Sky-View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, PA  18252 Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com Contributions in her name may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 104 E Abbott St, PO Box 58, Lansford, PA  18252