Warren – Dorothy M. Knorr passed away Monday, January 16, 2017 at Shepherd of the Valley in Howland surrounded by her loving family.

Dorothy was born November 21, 1923 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late John A. and Matilda Patrick Cavanaugh.

Dorothy was a member of St. John Paul II Parish and it’s Altar and Rosary Society.  She participated in the prayer circle at the church.  Dorothy was a very caring person, she never missed sending out a birthday card with a joke inside to her family members.  She was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Notre Dame fan. 

Dorothy worked as a telephone operator in Pittsburgh for 7 years prior to marrying John Knorr on July 1, 1950.

She will be sadly missed by her daughter: Mary Beth (Gary) Rovini of Warren; her sons: Daniel (Lori) Knorr of Warren and Paul (Teresa) Knorr of Austin, Minnesota; her daughter-in-law: Mary Jane Knorr of Vienna; two brothers: James (Helen) Cavanaugh and Robert Cavanaugh both of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; seven grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband John Knorr; one son: John Knorr and one brother: Jack Cavanaugh.

Memorial contributions may be made to the church in Dorothy’s name.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 20, 2017 at St. John Paul II Parish, 420 North St. NW, Warren, Ohio with Reverend John R. Lody officiating. 

Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Staton-Borowski Funeral Home, 962 North Rd. NE, Warren and from 10:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Friday prior to the services at the church.

Interment will follow at All Souls Cemetery in Cortland.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Staton-Borowski Funeral Home, 962 North Road, NE, Warren, Ohio 44483, 330-394-6200. Dedicated To Serving Your Loved Ones. This obituary may be viewed and condolences sent to www.statonborowskifuneralhome.com

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