Dorothy Lee Poffenberger

Dorothy Lee Poffenberger, a treasured matriarch and spirited voice in her family, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2024, in Harrison Township. Born on April 27, 1930, to the late Arthur and Pansy Curtis, in the warm embrace of Crossville, Tennessee, Dorothy carried the light of her spirited personality throughout her life, touching the hearts of many with her warmth, kindness, and zest for life.

Dorothy will be sorely missed, but her legacy will forever endure in the memories of those she loved. 

She was a wonderful mother and is lovingly remembered by her children, Vicky Dudley, Kevin Poffenberger (Patricia), Lisa Anderson (Kirby), and Shelly Overton (Bud), and her sister, Shirley Francis. Her spirit lives on through her grandchildren-Billy Persinger, Jeff Vann (Connie), Eric Persinger, Shawna Focht (Jason), Scott Davidson, Charma Anderson (Jeff), Beth Machado, Cody Otten, and Hannah Blue (John)-and the happiness of her 23 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren, all of whom were blessed by her presence and affection, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.

She will be remembered for her sweet tooth, ice cream bars, voicing her opinion, pineapple fluff, her capri pants, loving the Lord, loving her family, and her famous saying, "Heads are gonna roll." 

Those who knew her cannot forget the impact she made on everyone she met. 

Dorothy has been reunited in Heaven with her loving husband, Ernest Poffenberger Jr., and her daughters, Nancy Poffenberger and Deborah Guseman, who left us too soon. She is joined in spirit by her beloved sons-in-law, Walter Dudley Sr. and Jim Guseman, her brother, John McPherson, brother-in-law, Pat Francis, and the grandson she adored, Patrick Poffenberger, welcoming them all with open arms.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 1, 2024, from 9:30am to 10:30am, followed by a funeral service at 10:30am at Newcomer Funeral Home, North Dayton, located at 4104 Needmore Rd, Dayton, Ohio, 45424. Following the service, she will be laid to rest at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens.

In this time of mourning, let us celebrate Dorothy’s abundant life, her cherished memories, and the immense love she imparted to all who were fortunate enough to know her.

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