Obituaries

Dorothy M. "Sissy" Lathem

Dorothy M. “Sissy” Lathem, 44, of Steubenville, Ohio died Thursday, February 5, 2009 at Trinity West ER.  She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister.  She was born July 24, 1964 in Steubenville, OH a daughter of the late Jack and Lois Skinner Pearce.  Preceding Dorothy in death was her paternal grandparents George & Estelle Pearce and maternal grandparents Charles & Mary Mathes.  Surviving are two daughters Cara Brown and Sara Lathem; son Jack Lathem; five grandchildren Skylar and Jace Haines, Serenity, David and Emily Edwards; sister Vicki (Buddy) Bruce; brother Craig (Elizabeth) Pearce; companion Todd Snider and five nieces and nephews.  There will be no visitation.  A memorial service will be held Saturday 4 p.m. at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, Wintersville with Rev. Thomas Bullard officiating.

Date of Death: February 5, 2009