The former Dorothea Kellett, passed away peacefully at Hospice Buffalo, in Cheektowaga, NY, at the age of 97. She excelled at cooking, baking, fishing and playing cards. An avid dancer, she also enjoyed Swing and Jazz music.

Dorothea was the beloved wife of the late Woodrow Cross, late Tom Morris and late Bernarr Cervi.

She was the devoted mother of Lois Manning, Sharon Jewart, Janice "Jan" (Jack) Ordon and the late Larry (Nancy) Cervi.

A loving grandmother of Michael Manning, Beth Formaniak,  April Hill, Pam Nicholson, Mark (Laura) Manning, James Jewart, Melanie (Charles) Ryhal, Shannon (Craig) Webb, Joseph (Jenifer) Ordon, Justin (Cheryl) Ordon, Jeffrey (Shannon) Ordon and late John Jewart.

The fond great grandmother of Jennifer Louberti, Jeff Nicholson, Brooke Nicholson and Douglas Nicholson, Blake Manning, Tyler Manning, Anna Ryhal, Kristin Ryhal, Sean Webb, Addyson Ordon, Easton Ordon, Waylon Ordon, Juliette Ordon, Henry Ordon, Amelia Ordon, Rachel Thomas and Lauren Formaniak.

Dearest sister of the late James (late Nettie) Kellett, late John (late Carolyn) Kellett, late Agnes (late Michael) Evans, late Edward Kellett and the late Ruth Kellett and also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather for a Celebration of Dorothea's Life at the PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William (near Harlem) on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 from 4-5 PM where a service will be held at 5 PM.

Burial will be held privately at Clarence Fillmore Cemetery, in Clarence, NY, at a later date.