Dorothy M. McHugh

May 5, 1919 - October 25, 2017

McHugh (nee Ashmore), Dorothy M. - age 98. Dorothy (Dottie) went to be with the Lord on October 25, 2017. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Dottie was born in Trenton, NJ where she met her husband of 48 years. In 1956 the family moved to Carney’s Point, NJ where her husband, John, became the Principal of Penns Grove High School. She also volunteered for the local library and assisted with the Red Cross blood drive. In 1973 Dottie’s husband retired and they moved to Cape May, NJ. During that time they did a lot of traveling during the winter months. In 1987 they moved to Willow Valley Lakes Retirement Community where she resided for 30 years. Dottie was a longtime member of 1st Presbyterian Church in Strasburg, Pa where she and her husband had sung in the choir. She is predeceased by her husband John, daughter D. Jean Heintzelman and her parents George & Bertha Hill. Surviving is her son J. Michael McHugh of Albuquerque, NM and daughter Patricia McHugh of Pennsville, NJ. Memorial service will be held on Monday (Oct. 30th) at 11am in the Willow Valley Lakes Auditorium. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to 1st Presbyterian Church of Strasburg, 101 S. Decatur Street, Strasburg, PA 17579 or a charity of your choice. Info and condolences: www.spilkerfuneralhome.com