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Dorothy Smith Obituary

Dorothy R. Smith, 81, of Sandusky, died Sep 20, 2025, at home. David F. Koch Funeral & Cremation Services, Sandusky, is assisting family with arrangements.

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Published by The Advertiser-Tribune on Sep. 22, 2025.

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Joh, Jackie and Jan Warren

September 24, 2025

Our deepest sympathy to all the family. Dort watched our daughter Jan many times for me and i was very grateful that she helped me when i needed her. She was a very loving lady. So sorry to all of you for your loss. May God help you through this sad time.

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Cathie Beatty Hasenflue

September 22, 2025

So sad of loss of Dort but test with Jesus my friend. Never forget when I taught you to can especially grape jelly when you squeezed the jelly
Bag and us and my
Kitchen was cover in grape juice we laughed so hard. Will meet again some day love an miss you. Cathie Beatty Hasenflue

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25

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

David F. Koch Funeral & Cremation Services

520 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870

Sep

26

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Mary's Catholic Church

429 Central Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870

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520 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, OH 44870

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