Dorothy E. Lentz

Dorothy E. Lentz, 90, of Austin, died Saturday, May 7, 2022 at Cole Place at UPMC Cole, Coudersport. 

Dorothy was born on June 30, 1931, in Watsontown, the daughter of the late William and Eva (Zarr) Marshal. On October 30, 1950 she married Carlton E. “Gene” Lentz and they celebrated 47 years of marriage, until his passing in 1998.

Dorothy worked for Emporium Specialties Co., Inc. and later for the Sweden Valley Manor.  She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, Christmas and the Hallmark Channel.  She loved her grandchildren and spending time with family.   

Dorothy is survived sons, Carlton “Gene” (Carol) Lentz, Jr. of Austin; Alan (Wanda) Lentz of Roulette; Diane (Don) Munsell and Gloria (Tom) Hurd both of Austin; grandchildren; Tammy, Mike, Alan Jr., Stacie, Cody, Bill, Brian, Angela, Tommy Jr., Christopher, Rebecca, and Andrianna, and 12 great grandchildren. 

In addition to her parents and husband, Dorothy was preceded by brothers; Paul Fisher, Dawson Fox, Bill Marshal, and sisters; Holly Budman, Isabel Ellis, Ruth Bennett, Charlotte Erb, and Dolores Lentz. 

Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects Wednesday, May 11, 2022 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at the Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home, 210 North East St., Coudersport, and the funeral service will follow at 12:00 pm with Rev. Todd Lamer, officiating.  A private burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, Austin.

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