Dorothy E. Curry; 95; of Independence Village; Peoria; Ill.; died at 9:58 a.m. Saturday; Sept. 4; 2004 at her residence. She was born April 25; 1909 in Monessen; a daughter of the late Clark A. and Ethel G. Logan Derby. She married George Edward Curry on May 10; 1940 in Monessen. He died April 22; 1969 in Charleroi. She served as the North Belle Vernon Borough secretary for 15 years; retiring in 1976; and she was elected as the North Belle Vernon tax collector. Mrs. Curry was a volunteer for SCORE (Senior Core of Retired Executives) and Meals on Wheels. She also was a member of Duck Pin Bowler. Surviving are two sons; George Curry and wife Glenda of Peoria and Bruce Curry and wife Jan; of Beaver Falls; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband; Mrs. Curry was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. A memorial service will be held Friday; Sept. 17 at 3 p.m. in First United Methodist Church in Peoria; where visitation will be one hour before services with the Rev. Kenneth Pyles officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded. Burial of ashes will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday; Sept. 25 in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Memorials may be made to: Chrohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America; Central Illinois Chapter; 2917 N.E. Madison; Peoria; Ill. 61603. Arrangements are being handled by the WILTON MORTUARY; Peoria; Ill.

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