Dorothy A. Stollar

Dorothy Ann Stollar, 70, of West Finley, passed away peacefully at home on June 28, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer that began in 2016.

Born on April 4, 1956, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Dorothy was the beloved daughter of the late Robert Lapp and Dorothy Marie (Thoma) Lapp. She was a graduate of Carrick High School.

On October 10, 2009, Dorothy married the love of her life, William Stollar, with whom she shared many happy years of marriage.

Dorothy retired from Sam’s Club after working with them for many years. She was a proud member of the West Alexander Legion Auxiliary and faithfully attended West Alexander Presbyterian Church. She loved knitting, spending time with her family, and swimming. Above all, she was a devoted wife, loving mother, and proud grandmother. 

In addition to her parents, Dorothy is preceded in death by her brothers, Edward Lapp and Robert Lapp, and her sister, Sharon Ruszecki.

Left to cherish her memory are her beloved husband, William Stollar; her daughters, Jennifer (John) Collins, April (Bob) Emery, and Rachel Berer; step-children Michael (Ellen) Stollar, and Laurel (Jared) Sprague; her brother, Norm (Lou) Lapp; her sisters, Mary Ostermeyer and Kathy (Donald) Tichenor; 12 cherished grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. 

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Dorothy’s life on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the West Finley Volunteer Fire Company, 908 Majorsville Road, West Finley, PA 15377.

Arrangements are entrusted to Young Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 219 Main Street, Claysville, PA 15323. (724) 663-7373 www.youngfhinc.com

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