Obituary of Dorothy E. Sterling

Dorothy E. “Dot” Sterling, 78, of 227 Water St. Titusville and formerly of 41349 Murray St. Hydetown, PA died Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at the Titusville Area Hospital. Mrs. Sterling was born in Titusville on November 8, 1935 to the late Myron and Ruth Murray Jackson. She married Roger “Rod” Sterling on September 20, 1958 at the First Presbyterian Church in Titusville. Dot attended Titusville schools and was a graduate of Titusville high school class of 1953. During high school she was active in the marching band. She worked as a human resources officer for Cyclops Specialty Steel until her retirement in 1995. Dot was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Titusville. She enjoyed music and doing arts and crafts. She also loved spending time with her grandchildren. Dot is survived by her son Gregory Sterling and wife Lynn of Marietta, GA, two daughters; Shari Degueure and husband Franck of Houston, TX, and Kristen Tascarella and husband Kenna of East Brady, PA, five grandchildren; Arielle and Alexiene Degueure, Kaitlyn and Christopher Sterling, and Giovani Tascarella. In addition to her parents Dot was preceded in death by her husband Rod, and two brothers; Robert and Harold Jackson. No calling hours will be observed. Family and friends may attend a memorial service at 7:00 PM on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at the First Presbyterian Church in Titusville, conducted by Associate Pastor Tom Newcomb. Memorial contributions can be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Titusville, 216 N Franklin St, Titusville, PA 16354. If you wish to leave a condolence for the family, go to garrettfuneralhomeinc.com