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Dorothy Stone , 91

Dorothy Marie Stone

Lakeside, Montana

Born

5-26-33

Mother of Michael, Sharon and Kelly (and thelate Patrick Stone) passed away peacefully with her family and close friends by her side on March 26, 2025.

Dorothy was born on May 26, 1933 in Franklin Pennsylvania.

Dorothy married her true love Joseph Stone in 1950 and they remained married until his passing in 2009 just shy of their 60th anniversary

After having four children,she and Joe went back to night school to graduate high school while Dorothy continued to study accounting.

With their children grown they began a small business, Aggressive Forge, a tool and die company which Joe founded; Dot as his bookkeeper.

The Stones resided with their 4 children in Meadville & West Springfield, Pennsylvania until heading out West after Joe's passing in 2009. Dorothy then spent the last 16 years of her amazing life in Lakeside Montana and Beverly Hills

Dorothy, "Dot" to her friends was known for her great humor, love of music, bingo, slots, gardening, socializing with her many friends and Her creative style was evident in the way she created her home,garden & she was so proud of her eclectic and welcoming home .

She is survived by her daughters Sharon and Kelly, her son Michael and son in law Bruce Singer.

Dorothy was a loving grandmother to Brian Taromina, Roan Stone, Laird Stone, Hunter Stone, Quinn Stone, and Kaylee Stone, Josh Singer, Nick Singer, Stefanie Ginberg. Dorothy also had four great grandchildren, David, Beckett, Lake, and Dutch.

A Montana celebration of life will take place this summer.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Daily Inter Lake on Jun. 25, 2025.

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