Press & Sun-Bulletin; Binghamton NY; 2004-2-11

Dorothy Agnes Holmes
of Susquehanna, Pa.

Dorothy A. Holmes, 76, of Susquehanna, passed away after a courageous
battle with Leukemia at Mercy Hospital, Scranton, Pa., on Tuesday,
February 10, 2004. She was the daughter of the late William and Gladys
(Bedford) Lake.  Her grandmother, Fanny Jane Bedford, was an immigrant
from Scotland and made her home in South Gibson, Pa. She was predeceased
by her husbands, Floyd Mead Sr., and Reed Holmes. Also predeceased
are her sisters, Marguerite Lee and Madelyn Vallelong; and brother,
Francis Lake. She is survived by her loving family; sons, Floyd A. Mead,
Susquehanna, Alan R. Mead, Jacksonville Fla.; daughters and son-in-law,
Joann and Bob Jensen, Binghamton, N.Y., Dawn Truskolaski, Oakland,
Pa.; sister, Loretta Hunt, Chenango Forks; brother and sister-in-law,
Gerald and Jan Lake, Susquehanna; her grandchildren, who all had
a special place in her heart, Tara, Paul, Joe, Steve, Matt, Cathi,
and Chris; eight great-grandchildren, three nieces, three nephews, and
their families and cousins. Dorothy was born and raised in Susquehanna
and was an armchair philosopher, author, writer of poetry, and short
stories. She wrote poetry for two book publications, "Poets at Work," and
"Bells Letters." She had long friendships with other writers, artists,
and many friends throughout the United States. She was a humorist who
most always saw the funny side of the down side of things. Dorothy was
also a lover of life, books, music, baseball, animals, "Pennsylvania,"
and a devote believer in her hometown, "Susquehanna," where she lived
all her life. Thanks for the memories!

The funeral service will be held on Friday, February 13, 2004, at 11
a.m. at the Hennessey's Funeral Home, 208 Jackson Ave., Susquehanna, with
Brother Dan Gealucci officiating. Burial will be in the North Jackson
Cemetery, North Jackson, Pa. The family will receive friends at the
funeral home on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospital, 746 Jefferson Ave.,
Scranton Pa., 18510.