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Dorothy Myers

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Dorothy Myers, 90, of Claysville, passed peacefully Thursday, September 23, 2021, in her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born November 20, 1930, in West Alexander, a daughter of the late Stanley and Gladys McAdoo Main.

After graduating from Claysville High School in 1948, she went on be a business owner, operating Dorothy’s Beauty Shop and Clay Restaurant as well as selling Tupperware. She was also a bookkeeper for her family’s business, JR Myers Excavating and Grading.

On August 28, 1947, in Cumberland, Md., she married James R. Myers. The two would share in 49 years of marriage before his death February 25, 1994.

She was active in the community and was a member of Claysville Mothers Club, Ladys of the Moose, Lodge #22, Claysville American Legion Auxiliary, Friendship Club and Claysville Senior Center and Claysville Christian Church.

Surviving are three sons, Michael Myers (Debbie Johnson Staniford) Myers of West Finley, Dennis (Kathy “Skiparoo”) Myers of Lone Pine and Randy (Brenda) Myers of Tuscon, Ariz.; as well as one daughter, Tina Myers Hammett of Washington.

In addition, she is survived by one brother, Gerald (Laura) Main of Claysville; as well as 16 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, 11 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, John Main and James Main; as well as one sister, Jean Six.

Friends will be received from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday September 26, in Hummell and Jones Funeral Home, 420 Locust Avenue, Washington, Douglas M. Jones supervisor, Lawrence K. Donovan, director, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, September 27, with Susan Lacock officiating. Interment will follow in West Alexander Cemetery.

The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to the McGuffey Claysville Senior Center, 105 Green Street, Claysville, PA 15323.

Condolences may be expressed at www.hummellandjones.com.

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