Dorothy L. Strater (nee Hickman), on October 7, 2011, of Atco, formerly of Laurel Springs. Age 92.


Beloved wife of the late Carl. Loving mother of Carol Conover, Maggie Orcutt (John) and Sue Strater. Devoted grandmother of Cathleen Bronsky (Mike), Christine Sky (Judd), Caryn Warner (Christopher), Matthew Conover (Tonia), John Paul Orcutt (Marylyn), Shaun Orcutt (Naomi) and great grandmother of Nicky, Aaron, Jordyn, Matthew, Alex, Justin, Elle, Julia, Michael, Carli, Will, Jack, Lyla, Alexis, Jillian and Christopher. Dear sister of Anne Simmons and her husband Thomas. Loving aunt of Sally Bitter and Andrew Simmons (Donna).


Dorothy was a member of Eastern Star. She enjoyed gardening, reading, crocheting, knitting, oil painting, antiquing and photography.


Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing from 10 to 11am Wednesday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.


Funeral Service 11am at the funeral home.


Interment Berlin Cemetery.


In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Sol Amor Hospice, 1415 Hooper Ave., Suite 201, Toms River, NJ 08753. Family and friends may share memories at www.GardnerFuneralHome.com

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