Dorothy M. (Clay) Rhawn (1931-2024)

Dorothy M. (Clay) Rhawn, 93, of Ambridge, formerly of Lilly, Pennsylvania, passed away on September 19, 2024. She was born on June 15, 1931, in Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Stanley and Ruth Clay. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, George F. Rhawn, her son, Martin, her daughter, Bernadette, her sisters, Theresa and Rosella, and her brother, Stanley. She is survived by her sons, Dennis (MaryAnn) Rhawn, Phillips (Karen Walker) Rhawn, and Christopher (Anita) Rhawn, her daughters, Mary “Debbie” Ortiz and Linda (Tom) Reinart, her sisters, Ruth, Martha, Sylvia, Patty, Claudia, MaryAnn, and Peggy, 8 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Visitation will take place on Wednesday, September 25, from 9 to 11 A.M. at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:30 A.M. at Good Samaritan Catholic Church, 725 Glenwood Avenue, Ambridge. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the nurses and nursing assistants from Gallagher Hospice for the exceptional care provided to Dorothy, whose kindness is deeply appreciated.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Dorothy’s honor to Gallagher Hospice.