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| Dorothy R. Eschenbach, 92, died on June 18, 2008 at The Methodist Manor House in Seaford, DE where she resided for the last 2 years.
A long-time resident of Lewes, DE and Vero Beach, FL, Dorothy was born on January 22, 1916 in Auburn, NY. She was the daughter of Elizabeth Duffy Fennessy and William M. Fennessy. Raised in Rochester, Dorothy was in the second graduating class of Our Lady of Mercy High School and subsequently attended the Rochester Business Institute. Prior to marriage, she worked for a financial broker in Rochester. Active in community, she was a long-time volunteer for the Lewes Public Library, a member of the Sussex County Garden Club, the Lewes Yacht Club and the Rehoboth Beach Country Club. Along with a group of young mothers, she assisted in establishing a kindergarten in Lewes and with her extensive sewing skills was proud of the first caps and gowns she made for those early graduation ceremonies. Well known for her excellent sense of humor and story telling ability, Dorothy was an avid reader and enjoyed playing cards, particularly bridge. She was a member of a number of bridge clubs, one of which she joined more than 60 years ago. She was the widow of Sam P. Eschenbach, who died in 1978. She is survived by 1 brother, Kenneth W. Fennessy of Rochester, NY; and 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara E. and Michael E. Ruddy, Savannah, GA; Joan E. and Ronald E. Ohl, Martinsburg, WV; Leslie E. and Michael J. DelGrosso; and grandson, Joseph M. DelGrosso of New Castle, DE. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 23, 2008, 1 pm at St. Jude The Apostle Catholic Church, DE Route 1 north of Five Points, Lewes. The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 22, 2008 from 2-4 pm at PARSELL FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORIUM, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes. Interment will be at All Saints Cemetery, Pilottown Road, Lewes. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions made to the Lewes Public Library, 111 Adams Street, Lewes, DE 19958. Dorothy was a long time supporter of the library and service on the book selection committee for many years. |
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