Dorothy K. Slusser

Dorothy K. “Dottie” (Smith) Slusser, 81, of Springfield, passed away at 10:40 AM Wednesday, November 12, 2008 in Community Hospital. She was born January 31, 1927 in Athens County, Ohio, the daughter of John and Anna (Waymer) Koons.

Dottie was an avid reader and had been employed for many years as a waitress at several Springfield restaurants including the First National Bank Coffee Shop and the Quiki Sandwich Shop.

She is survived by her daughter and best friend Joyce Dunn, Springfield, grand children; Shdawn (Roger) Cramer, Kenton, Holly (Jeremy) Clay, Beavercreek, Heather L. Perkins, Springfield, great grand children; Cory, McKenzie, Lauren, Riley, Sophia and Carter, one sister Betty Miller, Springfield and her beloved companion and protector, her dog Jesse.

She was preceded in death by her husband Melvin Slusser in 1983, sisters; Eleanor Wells, Verna Alexander, Evelyn Dinner , brother John Koons and her parents.

Friends may visit with the family from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday in the JONES-KENNEY-ZECHMAN FUNERAL HOME. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday in the funeral home with Rev. Dewitt Means officiating. Burial will follow in Ferncliff Cemetery.