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Dorothy Elizabeth Kaler

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | February 16, 2025

Dorothy Elizabeth Kaler, 94, of White Oak, formerly of Liberty Boro, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025 at her home at The Oaks. She was born August 14, 1930 in Liberty Boro and was the daughter of William B. and Anna (Whitehead) Kaler. She was a graduate of McKeesport High School and went on to work for the former GC Murphy Store #1 as bookkeeper and later for Stratigo's Catering. Dorothy was a lifelong member and elder of The Liberty Boro Presbyterian Church. She was also a member of The Liberty Church Women, The Senior Sonshiners, and the White Oak Ladies Auxillary Post 701. She had a special belief in Angels and had a vast Angel collection. She loved living at The Oak's in White Oak for the last 20 years where she made many friends that became like family.

Dorothy loved to needlepoint, build puzzles and play bingo. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by nieces and nephews, Annamae (John) Kunicky, John (Mary) Sparico, and Joe (Ann) Sparico; great nieces and nephews; great-great nieces and nephews; extended family and many friends. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her sisters, Mildred Sparico and Fern Hadar, and brother, Clarence Kaler. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held Friday, February 21, 2025 at 11:00 am at The Liberty Boro Presbyterian Church, 900 Elizabeth Street, McKeesport, PA 15133. (Everyone please meet at the church by 10:30 am to line up for procession to the cemetery). Inurnment will follow at Mount Vernon Cemetery, Elizabeth Township. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Dorothy's name may be made to The Liberty Boro Presbyterian Church, 900 Elizabeth Street, McKeesport, PA 15133. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak (412) 673-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, Director. Condolences may be made at GilbertFuneralHomeandCrematory.com

Originally published February 16, 2025.

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