Dorothy "Dotte" Brush's Obituary
Dorothy “Dotte” Brush, 92, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.
She was born on May 7, 1931 in Alliance, Ohio to Helen and Charlie Butterine. She lived in Alliance all of her life.
She was a 1949 graduate of Alliance High School where she was a cheerleader, member of the honor society and class officer. She graduated from Kent State University in 1953 with a bachelor’s degree in Education. At Kent, she was a member of the Chi Omega Sorority.
She retired after more than 40 years of teaching, mostly 4th grade at South Lincoln Elementary School.
Dotte was a member of the B.P.O. Elks and a long-time volunteer at Alliance City Hospital. She was a member of Regina Coeli Catholic Church.
She is survived by her two sons Bo (JoEllen) Brush of North Canton, OH, Kelly (Judi) Brush of Alliance, OH; daughter Bunny Tobias of Charlottesville, VA; five grandchildren, Lindsay Ricketts, Jaime Valdez, Christopher Brush, Andrew Brush and Scot Brush; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death was her husband of 63 years, Jim Brush.
Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 10:00 am at Regina Coeli Catholic Church, with Rev. G . David Weikart, as celebrant.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Regina Coeli Catholic Church 663 Fernwood Blvd. Alliance, OH 44601.
You are invited to view Dorothy "Dotte"s tribute wall, offer condolences and share memories at www.sharerfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home.
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