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Dorothy Louise (Grove) Shick

Dorothy Louise (Grove) Shick, age 89, of Lambs Creek, passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, at Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro. She married Richard Lee Shick in 1952, sharing 69 years of marriage together. Born Aug. 19, 1932, in Linden, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Melvin M. and Ellen E. (Fink) Grove.

Dorothy took great pride in being an incredible homemaker for her family, whether she was maintaining the house or landscaping, cooking delicious meals or simply entertaining family and friends. She attended church services at the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield, belonged to a couple of local lady’s groups that would meet frequently and she took many bus trips around the country with a close group of friends. Dorothy enjoyed the outdoors, gardening and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed bowling, traveling, playing family games, casino trips and reading, especially Bible verses. Education was very important to Dorothy and Richard, after ensuring her children were properly educated, she continued her own education in typing courses, psychology courses and served as a teacher’s aide for many years.

Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Richard Lee Shick, of Lambs Creek; children, Richard (Ginger) Shick, Jr., of Gaines, David (Martha) Shick, of Charlottesville, Va., Cheryl (Jim) Shope, of Horseheads, N.Y., and Jeff Shick, of Tallahassee, Fla.; 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; brother, Melvin Fink; several nieces and nephews; and many dear friends.

In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by four sisters, Anne, Sharon, Nora and Lorraine.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects on Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Wilston Funeral Home, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA 16933. Dorothy’s memorial service will be held immediately after visitation at 4 p.m., with Pastor Preston officiating, www.wilstonfh.com.