Obituary of Loretta R. Dixon

Loretta R. “Lori” Dixon, 75, of Boalsburg, died on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at Gesinger Medical Center, Danville. Born November 7, 1939, in Cumberland, MD, she was the daughter of the late Ellis and Hilda Grabenstein Rose. She is survived by four children, Roni D. Francke and her husband, Richard, of State College, Brian Orr and his wife, Diane, of Millheim, Traci L. Harter of State College and Christopher D. Dixon of Boalsburg; one sister, Rita Crabtree of Youngwood; four brothers, Donald Rose and his wife, Sandy, of Cumberland, MD, Leo Rose and his wife, Dot, of Oldtown, MD, George Rose and his wife, Rennie, of Cumberland, MD, Paul “Pete” Rose and his wife, Patricia, of Oldtown, MD; two grandchildren, Ashley Orr and Devon Francke; one great-granddaughter, McKenna Lynn Orr; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Delores, Hilda and Mary. Lori was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Cumberland, MD. She was an accountant for a private business. Lori was a member of the Boalsburg Garden Club and an Investment Club. She attended a monthly lunch with her high school classmates and enjoyed yard and garage sales, crafts, baking and Christmas. Visitation will be from 2 until 4 p.m., on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Koch Funeral Home, 2401 South Atherton Street, State College. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, Kansas 66675. Arrangements are under the care of Koch Funeral Home, State College. Online condolences and signing of the guest book may be entered at www.kochfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.