Dorothy M. (Gorski) Davis

Dorothy M. Davis, age 99 of Levittown, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Woodbourne Place in Levittown.  She was Born in Passaic, NJ in 1920, the eldest child and only daughter of Stephen T. Gorski and Wanda P. (Amlicke) Gorski, whose families emigrated to the United States from Poland. A talented dancer, she deferred an offer to perform with a professional company and moved to Lowell, MA  to pursue work as a secretary for a law firm, where she soon met and married attorney George F. Hannigan of Lowell. She resided in Lowell for 13 years, where she supported her husband's political aspirations and devoted herself to raising three daughters, Dorothy Patricia, Roberta Kathleen and Marilyn Ann. Her husband, George Hannigan, died in 1953.

As a young widow with three children, Dorothy moved to Pennsylvania to work as a secretary at the US Steel Mill in Morrisville, PA, where she eventually purchased a family home. In 1956, she married Joseph Davis, a local gas station owner who was dazzled by her smile, kindness, and poise. She was actively involved in her community as a young mother; taught ballet, served as president of the Holy Trinity PTA, and eventually went on to teach kindergarten at Holy Trinity school, where she was beloved by many generations of students. In 1999, Dorothy and Joe moved to Avenrowe, a senior community in Fairless Hills, PA, where they enjoyed time with a number of wonderful friends. Retiring at 80, Dorothy retained a true zest for life; she loved ballroom dancing, stylish hats, sewing, gardening, traveling  the country with her dearest friends, hosting family gatherings, and spending time with her great grandchildren. She was an active volunteer for the Ladies of Columbus and a long-time member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, where she loved attending mass, planting flowers on the church grounds, and sewing clothes for the infant of Prague.

In addition to her beloved parents and husband Joe, Dorothy is preceded in death by her dear younger brother Robert Gorski. She is survived by her adoring daughters: Dorothy P. Hannigan of Hamilton, NJ, Roberta K. Wiechnik (Joseph) of Morrisville, PA,  and Marilyn A. Liese (Frank) of Bristol, PA; four grandchildren: Debra Liese, Donna Liese, Christopher Wiechnik and Matthew Wiechnik; 8 great grandchildren, her brother Francis Gorski of South Carolina, and several special nieces and nephews.

Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, her Funeral Mass and burial in Holy Trinity Cemetery will be private.

Relatives and friends are invited to a DRIVE-BY VIEWING, on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 from 2-3 PM in the afternoon, at the J. Allen Hooper Funeral Chapel, 41 W. Trenton Ave., Morrisville, PA  19067.  Cars should enter from the REAR ENTRANCE, off of Maple Ave., then continue toward the carport to pay your respects, then continue forward and out the front entrance onto Trenton Ave.  AT NO TIME ARE YOU TO EXIT YOUR VEHICLE.

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For those to wish to honor Dorothy, donations may be made in her memory to Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 201 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Morrisville, PA 19067.  Arrangements are under the direction of J. Allen Hooper Funeral Chapel, www.hooperfuneralchapel.com