Dorothy "Dottie" A. Sylvester passed away on Sunday October 18, 2020 at her home "The Carlisle" in Lantana Florida at the age of 92. Dorothy was born in Pittsburgh PA on July 9, 1928 to Catherine A. Freeman and Joseph F. Smith. One of nine children she is survived by sister Marlene Dawson and brother Thomas Smith. Her siblings Joseph Smith, Helen Kazlausky, Scott Smith, Greg Smith, Ella Mae Weightman and William Smith predeceased her. Dorothy is survived by three daughters: Laura Finn (Jack), Renee Sprague (Scott), Gail McMillan (Steve) and son Raymond Sylvester (Pam). In addition she is survived by five grandchildren Dean Sprague (Diana), Katie Sprague, Raymond Sylvester, Carly Sylvester and Ava Sylvester.

Raised on a farm in Manor, PA. Dorothy loved sharing family stories of milking their cow (Blackie), feeding their chickens and the love they had for all the animals on the farm. They enjoyed fun filled days swimming in the creek and ice skating on their pond during winter. In 1949 she met her beloved husband Raymond L. Sylvester to whom she was married for 48 years until his passing in 1997. As a young couple they embarked on an unforgettable three month journey traveling throughout Italy and parts of Europe with their closest friends. A few years later they moved to Mount Lebanon PA where they lived for 30 years and raised their family. Besides being a devoted mother, Dorothy also had many talents she loved cooking, gardening and decorating.  In addition Dorothy enjoyed various jobs such as fashion modeling, working in the cosmetics industry and selling insurance before retiring to Delray Beach Florida. Ballroom dancing was a passion during her later years where she made many new wonderful friends.

To all who knew her,  Dorothy was a compassionate caring person with a big heart and beautiful smile who loved nature and saw the good in all things. A true humanitarian and a friend to all, she was the first to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. She filled her home with warmth, beauty and love. However, nothing meant more to her than spending time with her children and grandchildren. Her family was the center of her life, and to them she is remembered as an amazing woman full of grace, wisdom, courage and style. Both Dorothy's family and friends are blessed to share decades of wonderful memories and adventurous stories that she experienced throughout her life. She will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Dorothy's essence will live on in all who knew and loved her. There was a private service at the Carlisle on November 6th 2020.  A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Donations in her memory may be given to The Big Dog Ranch in Loxahatchee Florida or The charity of your choice.