Dorothy Estella (Dickinson) Gentilini

Dorothy Estella (Dickinson) Gentilini, 81 of Ashville, left this earth to join her beloved husband, David and other family on Sunday, October 13, 2024. She was born on August 29, 1943 in Bend, Oregon to the late Hershel Andrew Dickinson and Dorothy (Davis) Dickinson.

Dorothy is survived by her son David (Angel), brother-in-law Joe (Leo), sister-in-law Anne, nieces Susan (Chris) and Sarah (Clay) and most especially the numerous friends of many years.

Dorothy was a graduate of Ashville High School and earned a B.S., B.A., and M.A. from The Ohio State University. She worked in education for over 40 years working as the Dean of Women at Capital University and teaching at Grove City High School and Brookpark Middle School where one of her greatest pleasures was seeing the light in the eyes of a student who suddenly understood. She was an avid reader and a member of the Zion Methodist Church where she was known for sending cards and love to those who were in need of cheer. Dorothy will be missed as a loving mother and an individual who people turned to for advice and support as well as someone who worked to make the world a better place by her love and patience.

Family will receive friends Friday, October 18 from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at 1:00 p.m., at Oliver-Cheek Funeral Home, 420 W. Main St., Ashville, Ohio 43103 with Pastor Ty Myers officiating. Burial will follow at Reber Hill Cemetery, Ashville, OH. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island NY 10306, Wounded Warriors Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka KS 66675, Faith and Family Hospice, 420 Lakeside Ave. Suite 203, Marlborough MA 01752 or Oasis Senior Advisors.  Condolences can be made at www.olivercheekfuneralhome.com