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Dorothy Ann McQuiston

Female 1947 - 2021  (74 years)

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  • Name Dorothy Ann McQuiston 
    Birth 1 May 1947  New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Female 
    Death 14 Jul 2021  Grove City, Mercer County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    • Dorothy Ann Richards
      May 1, 1947 - July 14, 2021

      Dorothy Ann Richards, 74, of New Castle passed away the evening of July 14, 2021, at her son's residence in Grove City.

      Born on May 1, 1947, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Albert Merrit and Dorothy Mae (Wharry) McQuiston.

      Dorothy was a 1966 graduate of Neshannock High School.

      She was employed at Shenango China for 19 years. While at Shenango China, Dorothy worked as a billing clerk, operator, foreman, in the decal department and as a supervisor.

      She enjoyed hunting, fishing, and crafts and was a member of the Shenango Hunting and Fishing Club.

      She formerly attended King's Chapel Church.

      What gave Dorothy the most joy in life was the time she spent with her family, especially her grandchildren.

      Dorothy is survived by her son, David "Scott" (Jessica L.) Richards of Grove City; two brothers, Gary (Dana) McQuiston of New Wilmington and George (Barb) McQuiston of Carlisle, Pennsylvania; two nieces, Kortney McQuiston of Hopewell and Cheryl McQuiston of Oklahoma; one nephew, Timmy McQuiston of Carlisle, Pennsylvania; and two grandchildren, Sydney and Levi Richards of Grove City.

      In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death in 2001 by her common-law husband of 21 years, Martin Shaffer; and one nephew, Shane McQuiston.

      In keeping with her wishes, all services were private for the family.

      Burial will be at Neshannock Presbyterian Cemetery.

      Arrangements have been entrusted to the R. Cunningham Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle.

      Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting

      www.cunninghamfh.com.Published on July 23, 2021
    Burial New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I4530  Family
    Last Modified 18 Feb 2022 

    Father Albert Merriott McQuiston,   b. 2 Jul 1920 
    Mother Dorothy Mae Wharry 
    Marriage 6 Dec 1941 
    Family ID F1434  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Richards 
    Children 
     1. David Richards
    Family ID F15002  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 26 Oct 2024 

    Family 2 Martin Shaffer   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Family ID F15004  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 26 Oct 2024 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 1 May 1947 - New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 14 Jul 2021 - Grove City, Mercer County, Pennsylvania Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S1656] The McQuiston Families, 1-420.

    2. [S2974] New Castle News - Obituary, Dorothy Ann Richards; obituary; 23 July 2021; Dorothy Ann McQuiston; 18 February 2022.