Dorothy Ann Hagans âbeloved angelâ
CERES TOWNSHIP, PA---Dorothy Ann âDotâ Hagans, 69, of Ceres Township, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family Thursday, March 26, 2015, after a lengthy illness.
Born November 28, 1945 in Lambertville, NJ, she was a daughter of William O. and Bessie Cripps Godown. On November 7, 1964 in Sandy Ridge Church, Stockton, NJ, she married Kenneth L. Hagans, who survives.
Mrs. Hagans was a graduate of South Hunterdon Regional High School in Lambertville. In 1975 Dot and her husband moved to Ceres Township.
She was a devoted employee of the former Olean Tile Company for 30 years until her retirement.
Dot loved going to yard sales, and collecting bells and candles. Her greatest love was her family.
Surviving besides her husband of 50 years are two sons, Kenneth L. (Kim) Hagans Jr. and John M. Hagans, both of Ceres Township; three grandchildren, Elizabeth (Todd) Mesler, Kenneth âLeeâ (Alison) Hagans III, and Breanna Hagans, all of Ceres Township; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Charles (Carmella) Godown and Arthur (Patricia) Godown, both of Lambertville; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Dot was predeceased by two brothers, Robert Godown and William Godown; and two sisters, Doris Zambella and Jean Hash.
In keeping with Dotâs wishes, there will be no public visitation. Private graveside funeral services and burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Shinglehouse with the Rev. Chad E. Shaffer, pastor of Bell Run Union Church, Shinglehouse, and the Rev. Bruce Ireland, pastor of Country Chapel Baptist Church, Eldred, officiating.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials in Dotâs name may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Dotâs family has entrusted to her care to the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, PA.