Dorothy C. Harvey

Dorothy C. “Dottie” Harvey, age 89 of Kirkwood, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026 at Lancaster Nursing and Rehab. She was the loving wife of the late Richard E. Harvey, Sr. for 67 years before his passing on December 28, 2022. Born in Colerain Township, she was the daughter of the late William R. Sr. and Mary S. Crawford. She attended Solanco High School and later worked in the high school cafeteria. Dottie was a member of Union Presbyterian Church, Farm Women #15, Eastern Star Chapter #446 and she served as Judge of Elections in Colerain Township for many years. In her free time, she loved knitting, cooking, flower gardening, canning, collecting Santa and Longaberger baskets and serving her community through fundraisers. She is survived by 3 children; Richard E. Jr. “Rick” husband of Deborah J. Harvey of Willow Street, Penny S. wife of James M. Harnish of New Providence, Mary Beth, wife of Stephen D. Ober of New Providence, 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Kevin L. Harvey and 4 siblings, William Crawford, Robert Crawford, Alice Whiteside and Donald Crawford. 

A funeral service will take place at Union Presbyterian Church, 5637 Street Road, Kirkwood, on Tuesday, November 17th at 11:30 a.m. with a viewing time from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Pastor Jeremy Peterson will be officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Dottie’s honor to the Alzheimer's Association at givetoalz.org to help with Alzheimer’s research.