Dorothy J. Wells

Dorothy J. Wells, 97, of Steubenville, Ohio died Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Weirton Medical Center. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on July 26, 1922 a daughter of the late Max & Emma Campbell Gorsuch. Dorothy was a member of LaBelle View Church of Christ; Town & Country Golf League; Prime Time; Jefferson County Historical Society; D.A.R.; Order of Eastern Star; Leisure Club Quilters; and the last graduating class of Wells High School. She had worked in retail sales over the years.

Preceding Dorothy in death were her husband, Robert R. Wells; son-in-law Merle Farnsworth; and two sisters Hannah (Kenneth) Gilcrest & Doris (Mitch) Boich.

Dorothy is survived by her children, Jennie Farnsworth of Beverly, OH, Janet (Larry) McDaniel of Thornville, OH, Paul “Mick” (Cindi) Wells & Scott (Cheryl “Sherri”) Wells both of Wintersville, OH; four grandchildren Jeannie Farnsworth, Jeff (Jodi) McDaniel, Jayna (Mike) Treen & Edward Farnsworth; eight grandchildren Jasmine Lucas, Charles, Catalino & Raphael Farnsworth, Leah Cook, Scott McDaniel, Paul & Davey Treen; life-long friend Billie Miller of Winston-Salem, NC; several nieces & nephews.

Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Sunday 1-3 p.m.; where services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday with Minister Tom Arehart officiating. Burial at Union Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to LaBelle View Church of Christ.

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