Dorothy Ann Heaton, 96, of Tyrone and a guest at Centre Care, passed away on June 1 2025. She was born on November 21, 1928, in Houtzdale, PA the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Rynish. On December 18, 1948, in Houtzdale, she married Roy J. "Jim" Heaton who preceded her in death on February 29, 2024. She is survived by four sons: Thomas C. (Mary) of Summerville, SC, Mitchell R. (Felicia) of Alexandria, Russell L. (Robin) of Geeseytown, and David K. (Crystal) of Myrtle Beach, SC; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; and two sisters: Elma Doman and Joanne Dietrick both of Houtzdale. She was preceded by a son: Lester Heaton; two daughters: Wendy M. Reitz and Regina Ann McDaniel; a grandson: Matthew McDaniel; a brother: Mike Rynish; and a sister: Mary Bodnar.

Dorothy was a 1947 Graduate of Houtzdale-Woodward Joint High School, and a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. She was a baker and cake decorator by trade and worked for 10 years at L. Grief & Brothers of Bellwood as well as the Penn State Bakery, retiring in 1991. She was also a member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Rita.

Dorothy enjoyed baking, decorating cakes, painting, and playing cards. More than anything, she enjoyed spending time with her family and was committed to passing on European traditions to them.

An 11 am Mass of Christian Burial for Dorothy Ann Heaton will be held on Monday, June 9, 2025, at St. Matthew Catholic Church Tyrone with Father Michael Pleva officiating. Friends will be received at St. Matthew from 10 am until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers please make donations in Dorothy's memory to the Catholic Daughters of America Court St. Rita. 1105 Cameron Ave. Tyrone, PA 16686.