Dorothy R. Allen's Obituary
Dorothy Allen "Dolly", who was 86 years old, passed way peacefully on Sunday, November 27th at home after a lengthy illness with her long-term loving partner, Wayne, by her side. She is pre-deceased by her two other sisters, Joyce and Sally. She was a member of St Peter Roman Catholic Church in Merchantville. She was born and raised in West Philadelphia and attended West Catholic Schools. She also was a long time resident of Pennsauken until 2018. She was employed by TWA as a special tour rate agent for over 40 years that set up all accommodations for passenger trips all over the world. While she was at TWA her company would send groups from her office all over the world to have hands on information on destinations for customers that would call in for similar trips. After her retirement from TWA she worked part time for several years for the IRS during tax season. She loved Avalon and was there many years part-time during her working years than full time as her main residence. A sincere gratitude to the professionals from Bayada Home Care and hospice and Samantha Marella from Touching Hearts Homecare Agency. Dolly is survived by her loving partner Wayne Dean, her sister Ginny Ruffo, nieces Chrissy Paterson "Bob", Lori Ruffo "Bill", Patti Sammons "Justin", Leah McMullan "Kevin", nephew Joey Ruffo "Rose", nephews Charlie DiGuglielmo "Samantha", Jimmy DiGuglielmo, niece Annie DiGuglielmo and brother-in -law Frank DiGuglielmo that was married to Sally "deceased" and his second wife "Nancy" and great nieces Gina, Danielle, Emi, Erin and great nephew Kevin. She also is survived by many other cousins and relatives. Donations in her memory Alzheimer's Association act.alz.org/site/donation
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Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday evening December 1st at Givnish Funeral Home of Maple Shade. Which is located at 600 East Main Street in Maple Shade. There will be another viewing the following day, Friday, December 2nd. The viewing will also be at funeral home from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m., following the viewing there will be a funeral mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Merchantville. Located at 43 West Maple Ave in Merchantville.
In Lieu of flowers please consider donating to Alzheimer’s Association at https://act.alz.org
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