Dorothy was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt who treasured time with family.

Services: 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28th, 2019 at the Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home

Dorothy Jane DeVerter McCarty, 91, of Columbia passed away on May 21st, 2019. She was born in Lancaster to the late Paul, Sr. and Lillian Koch DeVerter and was a lifelong resident of this area. Dorothy graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School with the Class of 1945. For many years, she was active with the Columbia Borough Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Whether it was attending various sporting events or having family dinners, Dorothy was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt who treasured time with family.

Dorothy leaves behind her children, Elmer E. “Bud”, Jr. husband of Kathy McCarty of Salunga, Patti, wife of Joe Schauren of Columbia, Diane, wife of Alfred “Bud” Yohe of Columbia; seven grandchildren, Nicole, Joey, Krista, Mark, Eric, Tricia, Kevin; eleven great grandchildren, Justin, Kristin, Sami, A.J., Brianna, Gavin, Gabe, Sophie, Brady, Quinn, Nolan; several nieces and nephews and a large extended family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer E. McCarty, Sr.; her daughter, Barbara McCarty; two brothers, Paul DeVerter, Jr. and John DeVerter.

Services for Dorothy will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28th, 2019 at the Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, 519 Walnut St, Columbia, PA 17512. The family will receive friends for visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. until service time. Burial will follow at Laurel Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Diabetes Association, Eastern Pennsylvania & Delaware, 150 Monument Rd # 100, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. Arrangements by the Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Inc. Columbia/Landisville. www.clydekraft.com

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