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Dorothy A. “Dottie” Fritsch
January 02, 2023
Dorothy A. Fritsch (Dottie) passed away on January 2, 2023. Dottie was the daughter of the late Dorothy and Gregory Nicklaus. She is survived by her spouse of sixty years, Daniel Fritsch, and four children. They are Daniel Fritsch, Jr. (Mary), Kathleen Balasavage (Robert), Gregory Fritsch (Rita) and Thomas Fritsch (Gwen).
There are ten grandchildren: Alexander, Kristen, Emily and Andrew (Daniel); Matthew, Beth Anne and Amy (Kathleen); Nicholas (Gregory); Jordan and Avery (Thomas) and seven great-grandchildren.
Dottie is also survived by a brother, Paul Nicklaus and sisters, Mary Anne Hanley, and Suzanne Krushinsky. She was predeceased by sisters, Eleanor Cassidy and Jean Thode.
Dottie graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School. Subsequent to graduation she was employed as a secretary at Armstrong Contracting and Supply for five years.
Following the graduation of her children from high school until retirement, Dottie was employed part-time as an aide at Nathan Schaeffer Elementary School in Manheim Township.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 558 W. Walnut St. with the Rev. Michael Metzgar as celebrant. Family and friends will be received at the church one hour prior to the Funeral Mass. Interment at St. Anthony Cemetery will follow the Funeral Mass. In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Dorothy may be made to Sacred Heart School or Lancaster Catholic High School Endowment Fund.
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Condolences to the Family
January 18, 2023
Iwas so sorry to hear of your wifes passing,I always enjoyed talking to the two of you when you were in the store.
January 12, 2023
Sending my condolences for your loss. I have fond memories of Mrs Fritsch while growing up. Wishing you peace. Maggie (Welsh) Feld
January 12, 2023
Dan and Mary ,
so sorry for your mom’s passing .
Our deepest Sympathy .
Jo and Fran
January 11, 2023
I am sorry to hear about Dottie’s passing. I remember Dottie and Dan very well from our high school days.
I apologize for taking so long to send this condolence. Bernard Lowell
January 09, 2023
Dan and family, I was so sorry to see the notice of Dottie’s passing. I’m sure you have shared many wonderful memories together. Dan, I still gratefully remember the day in the summer of ’88 that you took time to talk with my son, Mark, and me about LCHS when we moved from Toronto. It solidified his decision to attend and reintroduced our family to the school, and we now have a grandson attending. Thanks and God bless you and your family.
Steve Senkowski
January 08, 2023
To the entire Fritsch Family, please know we are thinking of you during this very difficult time. May your memories bring you comfort.
Greg, Anne, Frank and Joanna Pryzbylkowski
January 08, 2023
To the Fritsch family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I didn’t really know Dottie, just from Sunday mass. I will light a candle in her memory this morning. Many prayers to everyone.
January 07, 2023
Sending healing Prayers and comforting Hugs Ron Bejgrowicz
January 07, 2023
Kathy, Rob, Matthew, Beth Anne, and Amy,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Joan Happe (McCarthy)
January 07, 2023
Dan:
Be assured that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Dottie was a fine lady who will be
remembered for being gentle and kind.
Jerry and Barbara Fulmer
January 07, 2023
To Dan and all of Dottie’s family,
It was truly an honor to care for Dottie. I had the opportunity to witness the special love between Dan and Dottie it was sacred and unwavering.
She holds a special place in my heart.
Angie Evans
January 06, 2023
Dan, We haven’t seen each other since 1972or3 at Hope College. My husband, Vic Zuraw, was there at a study session. I am so sorry that your wife, Dottie has died. I remember her well. She always had a smile on her face and with 4 little kids! I myself had 4 little ones and we tried to keep them occupied while you guys studied in the day and night. I have recently moved into Brethern Village to be close to one son, Mike, who lives in Landisville. And I opened the paper and I was surprised to see Dottie’s name in the obituaries. May the memories give you comfort and peace!!!!!!
January 06, 2023
Rob, Kathy and Family, we are so very sorry for your loss. Your mom was an amazing woman and so very sweet. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
Dusten and Teresa
January 06, 2023
Dear Dan, Dan, Kathleen, Greg and Tom,
How sad I am to read this news. Dottie was always such a warm and welcoming person. Thinking of you,
Jack & Lens Hohenadel
January 05, 2023
Dear Dan, my condolences for the passing of your wife Dorothy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Blessings, Dennis Hines, Lititz
January 05, 2023
Uncle Dan, Dan, Cathy, Greg and Tom. Our sincerest, heartfelt condolences to you all on the passing of my dear Aunt Dottie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mark Dunlevy and Elizabeth Kays
January 05, 2023
Our sincerest condolences to you and your family. We are members of Sacred Heart Church, and Mrs. Fritsch always had a kind word for us and a warm smile. She was welcoming, kind, and encouraging, even when our young children made more noise than we would have liked. We always appreciated seeing her and Mr. Fritsch at mass, and our warmest thoughts are with you. Sincerely, Jennifer and Mark Morford and family
January 05, 2023
Tom, Gwen and Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. No matter how old we are, you always seem to want/need your Mom with you. Thinking of you.
Lynda & Dave Charles
January 05, 2023
DAN AND FAMILY; OUR MOST SINCERE CONDOLENCES UB TIY KISS, WE WUSH WE CIYKD HAVE JBIWB DITTUE BETTER, KIVEM BARBARA AND LARRY FAGAN
January 05, 2023
Oh Dan, so very sorry to hear of Dottie’s passing. Please know you and family are in our thoughts and prayers. Les and Linda Baker
January 05, 2023
The Mike Butz family extends our condolences to each and every one of you. Mrs. Fritsch was one of mine and my girls favorite adults at Schaeffer Elementary! She let me know early on about the connection between the Cassidy’s, Fritsch’s and Butzes; always treating me like the daughter of good friends. She was a very kind and special person, as I’m sure you all know. Thinking of you as you mourn her loss.
January 05, 2023
Dear Fritsch family,
Our hearts are with you during this time. We celebrate and honor your wife and mother and all the positive she did.
With love,
DiPaolo family
January 05, 2023
Greg and Family, I’m very sorry for your loss. Wishing you all the best during this time.
-Michelle Byrom
January 04, 2023
To Tom and Gwen and the entire Fritsch family- our deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May she rest in eternal peace. God Bless You All- The Alverson Family
January 04, 2023
With deepest sympathy to Dan and Mary and the entire Fritsch family.
Bill Curtis
January 04, 2023
Dear Dan and family (and to all the Nicklaus family and Fritsch family) .
On behalf of all the Amelia (Nicklaus) and Gerald Tremmel family, we would like to offer our sincere condolences upon the death of dear Dottie. She was always so sweet and loving and welcoming when any of our clan came into Lancaster. I remember a particularly wonderful dinner she and Dan prepared for us when I brought my mom Amelia in to visit. Hard to believe that probably is about 10 years ago now. Remember swinging on the swing in the backyard with my daughter Kate and her son Ben. She will be sorely missed by us and I’m sure even more so by all your dear family. May God speedily carry her to her Heavenly home and may we someday all rejoice together in heaven. May God keep and comfort you in the meantime and may your loss be sweetened by the love and memories you have for her. Sincerely Paula and Michael Akiya and family (Jess, Kate, Nick. Ben, Matthew and Maddie)
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