Obituary of Dorothy L. Seitzmeyer

Dorothy L. Seitzmeyer South Plainfield, NJ - Dorothy "Dottie" Lorraine (Apgar) Seitzmeyer departed this life in the comfort of her own home in South Plainfield after years of struggling with Alzheimers. The daughter of the late Stacey and Theresa Apgar, she was born in Newark and grew up in Irvington graduating in 1947 from Irvington High. Dorothy was a devoted lifetime member of the girl scouts, diligently taking on the job of cookie chairwoman for many years for the Washington Rock Council. Volunteering at Muhlenberg Hospital, working at McDonald's in Scotch Plains and trips she took with family and friends rounded out the rest of her life. Remaining to cherish her memories are her son Robert, granddaughters Tracy Sesta and Rebecca Seitzmeyer, grandson Ryan Edmondson, twin great-grandchildren Grace and Brian Sesta, sister-in-law Vera Apgar, son George, husband George, brother Kenneth Apgar and her devoted care giver Cecilia. She loved animals and treasured her years with her dachshund Hilda. Funeral services will take place on Thursday, November 6, 2008 beginning 10:00 AM in the McCriskin-Gustafson Home for Funerals, 2425 Plainfield Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080 followed by the entombment in Resurrection Burial Park in Piscataway. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 from 6-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to the Plainfield Area Humane Society, 75 Rock Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 would be appreciated.