Dorothy (Clevenger) Lane

Dorothy Lane, 95, passed away at home, on November 5, 2021.  She was born on December 7, 1925 in Everett, PA to the late Frank and Catherine Clevenger.  Following graduation from Coventry High School, class of 1943, Dottie furthered her education at Kent State University, majoring in Education.  She was a member of the Gamma Phi Betta sorority and earned her B.A. Degree in 1948.  She often told us how she graduated from college one weekend and married the love of her life, Richard Lorin Lane, the next.  Dottie and Dick enjoyed 57 years of marriage until his death in 2005.

Together they owned and operated Kent Upholstry (established 1943) and RLLKO (established 1982).  Dottie was a member of the Southeast Church of the Nazarene and board member of the Kent Church of the Nazarene for many years.  She was a loving wife, dedicated mother, beloved grandmother and adored Nana.

She is survived by her three daughters, Gaye Goff, Gail King and Becky (Edward) Myers; seven grandchildren, Callie Goff, Vernon (Allison) Goff, Beth (Joe) Klinger, Katie (Charlie) Russ, Amanda (Dave) Parker, Alex (Erik) Pohl and Eddie (Ellen) Myers.  She was the Nana to 13 precious great grandchildren.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Sunday, November 14, 2021 from 11:00AM-12:00PM at Bissler and Sons Funeral Home, 628 W. Main St. Kent, OH 44240.  Funeral services will follow at 12:00PM with Rev. William Dillon officiating.  Memorial donations may be made to the Southeast Church of the Nazarene, 771 Dunbar Rd. Tallmadge, OH 44278.

’‘She was our family’s Matriarch.  She loved us fiercely, we’ll miss her terribly.  Fly high Mom.  Give Daddy a hug for us.  We’ll see you in the Morning.”

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