Obituary of Dorothy A. Machols

LeRoy ~ Dorothy (Van Alst) Machols, age 94, passed away peacefully on Aug. 13, 2020.

     She was born June 30, 1926, a daughter of the late Harry Van Alst and Bertha (Criger) Van Alst Morrison.  Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Abe Machols.

     Dorothy was a 1944 graduate of LeRoy High School.  In her and Abe's retirement years, they enjoyed gardening, family and traveling with the senior group on bus tours and watching the Yankees and Bills.

     Dorothy is survived by her children, Albert (Regina) Machols Jr. of Jacksonville Beach, FL and Kathy Machols of LeRoy; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Patti) Machols and Christopher (Jessica) Machols; three great-granddaughters, Alexa, Jordon and Grace Machols; her sister, Regina (Peter) Steen and half brother, Bill (Karen) Van Alst, along with many loving nieces and nephews and the beloved family dog, Bailey.

     She was preceded in death by her sisters, MaryJane (Fred) Grasby and Rita (George) Carmichael and half brother, Harry Van Alst Jr.

     At Dorothy's request, there will be no visitation or services.  She will be laid to rest with her beloved Abe at a private burial.

     Memorials are suggested to Volunteers For Animals.