Obituary of Dorothy L. Sawoski

Dorothy Sawoski passed away peacefully on April 12, 2022 at Morristown Medical Center. She was born in Dover, NJ, the daughter of Joseph and Agnes Hance and was a resident of Morris Plains for 78 years in the home she and her husband built. A graduate of Jersey City Medical Center School of Nursing in 1949, she worked as an RN in Obstetrical and Gynecological nursing for many years. She was involved in the Republican Committee of Morris County and the Morris County Farms Garden Club. Hobbies included traveling around the world with her husband, gardening, cooking, and she was an excellent seamstress.

Dorothy was married for 68 years to her beloved husband, Henry Sawoski. Surviving are her daughter, Christine Winner, son-in-law Douglas Winner, daughter-in- law, Sue Eckert Sawoski, four grandchildren, Adam,Todd, Matthew, Catherine and Lauren Castellini, and one great grandson, Robin; also by her friend and companion, Pamela, and by her wonderful neighbors. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry Sawoski and recently by her son, Mark Sawoski.

Funeral arrangements are by the Dangler Funeral Home, 600 Speedwell Ave., Morris Plains, NJ. Calling hours are Mon. April 18,2022 from 6-8 pm. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St.Virgil’s Church, Morris Plains, on Tues. April 19,2022 at 10 am with burial at St.Mary’s Cemetery, Dover, NJ. In lieu of flowers, Dorothy has requested donations be made to St.Jude’s Childrens Hospital, Rite to Life, or charity of your choice.