Dorothea Smith

7/2/2021

Dorothea Smith of Greenwood Lake, NY passed away on July 2, 2021 after a long and courageous fight against breast cancer. She was 68 years old.

Born in Bronx, New York on July 25, 1952, she was one of seven children of Homer and Dorothea (nee Ludewig) Hastings.

A family statement read, “Dorothea spent 27 years battling breast cancer, yet she was the happiest person in the world. She kept a great sense of humor throughout her life and many people didn’t even realize the battle she was fighting so valiantly. She will be remembered and missed for her determination and positive outlook she brought to every situation.”

Dorothea is survived by her loving husband, Jim; and beloved son, Ryan; brothers: Arthur of Yorktown Heights, NY, William of Albany, NY, and Richard of Yonkers, NY; and sisters, Barbara Stellini of Staten Island, NY and Linda Scarpinato of Cooper City, FL. She was predeceased by her parents and brother, George Hastings.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 6 from 2 to 4:00 p.m. and 7 to 8:00 p.m. with a funeral service at 8:00 p.m. at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Avenue, Warwick, NY. Final disposition will be private.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Breast Cancer Research Foundation 28 w. 44^th Street #609 New York, NY 10036 or https://www.bcrf.org/

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Just finished writing Dorothea a card telling her of my retirement and how she was my favorite patient all these years at Good Sam. When online to try and find her address I came upon this. Feeling sad at the moment. With Hippa Rules it’s hard to stay in touch with patients. I would’ve paid my respects had I known of her passing. What a wonderful person Dorothea is and how meeting her made my job rewarding. My regards to you and your family. Regards, Jeanine Kane GSH CT Dept.

Jeanine Kane
8/10/2021

Dorathy: you will be missed by all who knew you, but know that you set the example of how to live with courage, grace, love and friendship during very challenging years. Love, Agnes and Dennis

Agnes and Dennis O'Leary
7/6/2021

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Your patience and understanding is greatly appreciated . Your services to George and our family were above and beyond our expectations. Thank you never seems sufficient when the situation appears and is often overwhelming. Your concern for us and our guests will never be forgotten.

... throughout these back to back losses, your gracious concern and professionalism made the time special.

.. not only are you the best - but the town / village of Warwick respects you very much. All with good reason.

I just wanted to thank you and your staff for making Mom’s Memorial Service a success. We appreciate your professionalism and attention to detail.

I believe Mom would have been very pleased with the whole production. Thanks again for making Mom’s day a special memory for our family and friends.