Dorothy Jean Pochan
October 31, 1929 - January 20, 2009
Obituary
Dorothy Jean Pochan of Aberdeen died January 20 at Harford Memorial Hospital. She was 79.
Born in Arnold, PA she was the daughter of the late Patsy Charles and Elizabeth (Danko) Christmas.
Mrs. Pochan was a retired receptionist who had formerly worked at the Odyssey and was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Michael C. Pochan; her son Gregory Pochan of Wyomissing, PA; two daughters Cynthia Pochan of Belcamp and Natalie Bortz of Aberdeen; four grandchildren Alayna and Andrew Pochan both of Wyomissing, PA, Amy Bortz of Newport News, VA and Michael Bortz of Aberdeen; and one sister Barbara Cooney of Sarasota, FL.
A mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 23 at 10:00am at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 22 at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home from 6-8pm. Interment will be in Highview Memorial Gardens with pallbearers being Greg Pochan, Andrew Pochan, Michael Bortz, Bill Caporellie, Joseph Marcinowski, and Dennis Kelly. In lieu of flowers the family request Mass cards in Dorothy's name.
Funeral Home:
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home
333 South Parke Street
Aberdeen, MD
US 21001
Events
Visitation
Thu Jan 22, 2009 @ 12:00 AM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
Service
Fri Jan 23, 2009 @ 10:00 AM EDT
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church • 257 S. Law St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
Photos
No photos of Dorothy have been shared yet.
Memories
SP
Steve and Janet Piper
Other •
Dear Natalie, we were so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Its never easy to let go of someone you love and takes up just a big part of your heart and life. Memories are made to allow us to look back and see the things that we can smile and cry about and allow us to remember our loved ones. Please know that Steve and I are thinking about you. Sincerely, Steve and janet
RB
Randy Barnhart
Other •
I worked with Dottie at the Holiday Inn when I was in high school. I was a bus boy at the time. She was my favorite person there and was always very kind to all of us kids that worked there. Very patient and kind! Most of us were morons at that time. It felt like I was working with my Mom. Natalie and Mike, please accept my deepest sympathies. She was a wonderful lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I know that you have wonderful memories of your Mom. She made the world a better place in which to live.
MH
Michelle Hash
Other •
My deepest sympathy goes out to your family. I loved Dottie! I will always have special memories at the Odyssey as well as the quiet times we spent together on retreat. Dottie was a true angel sent by God and now is in his loving arms once more. I will miss her deeply. Peace be with you, Michelle
DB
Donna Baker
Other •
Natalie, I try to get around to viewing Tarrings obits every 2 or 3 weeks, since I don't get around to looking at the paper. So sorry to read of the loss of your mother. You were so sympathetic to me when I saw you in the store a couple times over the last year or so and told you about my brother that fell and sustained very serious brain injuries. Unfortunately, at this same time, we've been told he has just has a few days of life left, but I am still praying for a miracle. Please know thoughts and prayers will be for you and your family during this difficult time.
BF
bob friedman
Other •
hi cindy and natalie, so sorry to hear about your mom, went through it with my father.
DC
Diana christmas
Other •
Dear uncle mike, greg,natalie and cindy She's gone.. I can't believe it. I thought she was the greatest aunt and she knew all the history Of the family. I did get the opportunity to hear Some of the stories from her. I am so sorry for Ur loss she really was a strong person. And she will be missed dearly All my love Diana