Cover for Dorothy W. Plank's Obituary

Dorothy W. Plank

January 2, 1933 — June 11, 2026

Scott Township

DOROTHY W. PLANK

Age 93, of Scott Township, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Born in Bellwood, PA to the late Raymond and Dorothy Wallace and sister of the late Ray and John. Loving wife of 69 years of William R. Plank; beloved mother of Carol Crawford (the late David), David Plank, and Kathryn Plank (Melissa Leeper); cherished grandmother of Kristina Crawford (Krista Allenbaugh) and Melanie Epperson (Austin); great-grandmother of Hadley and Hunter Epperson. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Dorothy graduated from Shippensburg University and was a teacher before becoming a full-time mother. She spent many years advocating for children with disabilities.

All are welcome Thursday, June 18, 2026 from 4-7 PM, WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp., 412-563-2800, where her funeral service will take place Friday, June 19, 2026, 9:30 AM. Interment to follow at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Children’s Institute (a great place of education where David thrived), 1405 Shady Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217, www.amazingkids.org.

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Thursday, June 18, 2026

4:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)

William Slater II Funeral Service

1650 Greentree Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15220

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Funeral Service

Friday, June 19, 2026

Starts at 9:30 am (Eastern time)

William Slater II Funeral Service

1650 Greentree Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15220

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Interment

Friday, June 19, 2026

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

National Cemetery of the Alleghenies

1158 Morgan Rd, Bridgeville, PA 15017

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