Dorothy C. Szarowski of Goshen died Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at home. She was 56 years old.
Dorothy was born May 29, 1963, in Buffalo, the daughter of Donald and Thelma (Hoffman) Bailey.
She graduated from Orchard Park High School, Buffalo State College and the University at Buffalo.
She worked at the Scotchtown Avenue Elementary School as a librarian and also at the Goshen Public Library. She was a beloved member of her community and inspired the lives of many students in her years of teaching.
A former high school art teacher, Dorothy continued to find time and space for art throughout her life and in her work. In recent years she found joy in her rediscovered love of travel, visiting Peru, Ireland, Vermont and New Orleans.
She also indulged her love of music and met many friends by volunteering during concerts at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts.
She loved reading, gardening, baking and was always looking to help people.
She is survived by her daughter Rachel Pizappi (m. Dan); son Michael; their father John; two granddaughters, Hudson and Juniper Pizappi; her mother Thelma; her siblings Donna Noell (m. Ray), Jan, Nancy, Jim and Kathy Worth (m. Rex); nieces Heather Noell-Morgan and Julie Lehr; and her nephew Cooper Worth. Szarowski Family: mother-in-law Virginia, Barbara, Sandra Ricigliano (m. Mike) and Julie Szarowski-Cox (m. Craig); nephew Mat Dombrowski and niece Courtney Ricigliano.
She leaves behind many beloved friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Donald in 2014 and her father-in-law John Szarowski in 2003.
In light of the current health crisis, all services will be private.
Arrangements were under the care of the Donovan Funeral Home, Inc. in Goshen.
To leave a condolence, visit www.donovanfunerals.com.