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Dorita W. Nolan

February 18, 1947 — June 5, 2025

Berwyn

Dorita W. Nolan

Dorita "Dori" (Wiggins) Nolan, 78, beloved wife of William F. Nolan, III of Berwyn, PA passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at home.

Born on February 18, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Otto M. and Grace (Ceffaratti) Wiggins.

She earned her Bachelor's in Education from Villanova University and worked as a Teacher's Aide at Hillside Elementary and Beaumont Elementary until her retirement.

Dori was a member of St. Monica Catholic Church in Berwyn, PA.

She enjoyed trips to Lancaster, eating out, baking, especially her ham pies and bread at Easter, and chili on New Year's.

In addition to her husband of 53 1/2 years she is survived by 2 sons:

Scott William husband of the late Kristine Nolan;

Todd Wiggins husband of Lindsay Nolan.

8 Grandchildren, Maura, Tristan, Holly, Colleen, Bridget, Katiri, Evan, and Meghan.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Mass in St. Monica Catholic Church, 63 Main Avenue, Berwyn, PA on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10:30 am.

Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery, Phoenixville, PA.

A viewing will be held in the Devlin - Gatcha Funeral Home, 517 S. Main Street, Phoenixville, PA on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 from 5:00 to 6:30 pm and Wednesday in church from 9:30 to 10:15 am.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Camilla Hall Nursing Home, in care of IHM Mission Advancement Office, 230 IHM Drive, Malvern, PA 19355.

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