Dorothy Kronenberg
Age - 97
November 23, 2023
Dorothy Josephine (Lazarich) Kronenberg, loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, formerly of East Islip, New York, died on November 21, 2023, after a short illness in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. She was 97 years old. Dorothy was born on May 24, 1926, in Brooklyn, New York, to John and Danica Lazarich, and after the early passing of Danica, was raised by her beloved stepmother, Lucia Carr Lazarich. As a nursing graduate of Long Island College Hospital and member of the USPHS Cadet Nursing core, Dorothy served at the Bronx New York Veterans Hospital during World War II. Dorothy extended her nursing degree at Rutgers University, meeting requirements for certification in Alcohol & Substance Abuse, leading the new (1973) CW Post Unit at Central Islip State Hospital, New York, for many decades. Moving from Brooklyn to East Islip, New York, Dorothy raised a family and worked at Central Islip State Hospital until her retirement. Several years later, she moved to Downingtown, Pennsylvania, to start another chapter of her life. In Pennsylvania, Dorothy was able to pursue her passion for travel, visiting over 50 countries and 37 states. She also joined two bowling leagues and proudly displayed her trophies. Another passion was exercise, and shortly after arriving in Pennsylvania, she joined the Lionville YMCA and attended daily water aerobics classes with ladies who are still her friends today. Dorothy never stopped reading and serving her religious beliefs as a communicant of St. Elizabeth's. Her Marsh Harbor neighbors provided another font of love and support that continued after her move to Eagleview Landing. Dorothy is survived by her children Christine Pruss of Virginia, William Kronenberg and John Kronenberg of Pennsylvania, and Margaret Roach of New Hampshire. She was blessed with numerous grandchildren (13) and great-grandchildren (22) who will miss her giggles and smiles. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband William (New York, June 1992) and her brother, John Lazarich (Texas, December 2017. ) A visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 from 5-7 PM at James J. Terry Funeral Home, 736 E. Lancaster Ave. , Downingtown, PA. A second visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 from 8:45-9:45 AM at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 120 St. Elizabeth Drive, Chester Springs, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM at the church. Interment will be held on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 1:30 PM at Calverton National Cemetery, 210 Princeton Blvd. , Calverton, NY.Show more