Obituary of Dorothy Whittingham

Predeceased by her husband, Thomas Whittingham; sisters, Mary Frances (Belvin) Bartholomew, Eileen Scragg & Virginia McEwen; brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law, Olive Gassaway, Elsie Zimmerman, Howard Whittingham & Floyd Ryhal. Survived by her daughters, Elizabeth A. Whittingham & Marlena Wetherwax; grandchildren, Kathryn M. (Randy) Zak & John T. Wetherwax; sisters, Julia (William) Breese, Marjorie Ryhal & Ellen (Charles) Nye; brother-in-law, Samuel Gassaway; numerous nieces & nephews. Dorothy attended and graduated from Chesbrough Seminary '44, Greenville College '48, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing '51, received her Masters from the University of Rochester & later attended Columbia University. Her career in Nursing included 32 years as Chair of the Division of Nursing at Roberts Wesleyan College. Through her dedication and leadership, she encouraged & inspired many young persons entering nursing and education. Dorothy was also active in numerous nursing and community organizations, including Greater Opportunities in Nursing. She was an active member of Pearce Memorial Church, participated in Stephens Ministry & was supportive of worldwide missions. Dorothy was close to her family & forged many lifelong relationships with many dear friends & colleagues. Dorothy's visitation will be held from 3-6 PM on Saturday at the funeral home, 15 West Ave in Spencerport. Her Funeral Service will be celebrated 2PM on Sunday at Pearce Memorial Church, 4322 Buffalo Rd. Private Interment in North Chili Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Division of Nursing at Roberts Wesleyan College, 2301 Westside Dr., Rochester NY 14624 in memory of Dorothy Whittingham.