Dorothy Ann Paterson Mantz, 82, of Bellefonte passed away peacefully at Centre Crest nursing home on Wed Sept. 3. Her son Judson and her daughter Linda were holding her hands. She was born on August 17th 1932 in Plainfield, N.J to James Paterson and Bertha Schenck.
She is survived by her sister Helen Coddington of Green Brook, N.J. and 5 children: Linda R. Mantz of Milesburg, Patti E. Saxman of Howard, Martin S. Mantz of Howard, Heather J. Vantassel, of Liberty S.C and Judson P. Mantz of Bellefonte with whom she resided. She also had 15 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Dorothy loved gardening, crocheting, and playing rummikub and the senior center in State College. Even though she only went to the senior center for 1 year it was her favorite thing to do. She made many new friends there and really enjoyed the companionship of the bus drivers who made her feel very safe and secure by always walking her to the door.
Above all she wanted to be remembered as a good mother…and she was.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the State College Senior Center, 131 S. Fraser St. State College, PA 16801.
All services will be private at the convenience of the family. An online guest book can be signed or condolences sent to the family at www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com.