Dorothy J. Hepner's Obituary
76, of Bradenton, passed away after a lengthy illness on Saturday, Aug 30, 2014. She was the daughter of the late William C. and Dorothy (McClatchey) Pyne. Dot was raised in New York and Upper Darby, PA. She graduated from the Country Day School of the Sacred Heart. She lived in Medford Lakes NJ until moving to Bradenton, FL 25 years ago. Dot was a devout member and employee of St. Joseph R.C. Church as parish secretary for 15 years. She was a member of the church choir, Respect Life Ministry and worked with many other church groups and organizations. Survivors: sons, David and Michael (Claudine) Hepner; daughter, Laura (Butch) McCorkle; seven grandchildren; sister, Mary Lou (Joe) Sweeney; brother, Bill (Carol) Pyne; former husband, Dave Hepner; and sister-in-law, Diane Pyne. Dot's family would like to thank Fr. James Archambault and the Eucharistic Ministers from St. Joseph Church for all of the sacramental care they provided. Also, many thanks and much appreciation are extended to Braden River Rehab/Nursing Center staff for their caring, patience and concern for Dot. Relatives and friends are invited to her Visitation 6:00-8:00PM Thurs-day, Sept 4, at the Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel, 604 43rd St. W., Bradenton. Viewing 8:45-9:15AM, Friday, Sept 5, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 3100 26th St. W., Bradenton, with Mass to follow at 9:30AM. Burial Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, Mass Cards or donations to St. Joseph Catholic Church would be appreciated.
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