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Dorothy (Bertison) McNulty, 89, of Altoona, and a native of Patton, peacefully passed away Thursday at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Patton, daughter of the late Joseph and Ida (McConnell) Bertison.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul F. McNulty; her son, David Joseph McNulty; and her sisters, Barbara Cence and Joan Baran.
Dorothy is survived by her devoted children: Paula McNulty of Altoona, Marianne (Tim) Houser of Ebensburg, Kevin (Darla) McNulty of Altoona, Linda (Greg) Servello of Altoona, and Monica (Mark) Liebal of Roaring Spring. She is also survived by her sister, Margaret "Margie" Lipin; brother-in-law, Joseph McNulty; 18 grandchildren: John Paul (Vanessa) Houser, Joseph Houser, Cecilia (Christopher) Farabaugh, Claire (Tim) Lowmaster, Daniel (Elisabeth) McNulty, Jill DeWeese, Alex (Jessica) McNulty, Isaac and Morgan McNulty, Nick (Jess) Servello, Jackie, Dorothy, Dana and Kim Servello, Tori (Sean) Montler, Meg (Jared) Green, Paul Liebal and Emily (Hunter) Dumm. Dorothy was blessed with many great-grandchildren: Sebastion and Adelaide Houser, Meredith, Samantha, Lainey and Case McNulty, David, Isabelle, Margaret, Walter and Warren Farabaugh, Naomi, Aiven, Tobias and Dominic DeWeese, Tucker and Twila Joan Lowmaster, Hayli, Teagan and Zoey McNulty, Mackinley and Aliza Montler and Augustine "Gus" Servello.
A graduate of Patton High School, Dorothy was active in the school band, where she played the French horn and served proudly as a majorette.
She was a longtime member of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church.
Dorothy's greatest joy was her family. She devoted her life to us -- from rocking babies, hosting holiday gatherings, to preparing meals in "her" kitchen. In her younger years, she cheerfully cared for her grandchildren, teaching and inspiring them alongside her husband, Paul.
She treasured annual family vacations to the Outer Banks -- a beloved tradition for 54 years -- as well as family trips to the Poconos and other travels with Paul during his retirement. Dorothy's legacy of love, strength and joy will remain in the hearts of all who knew her. She will be dearly missed.
Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 14, 2025, at Askew-Houser Funeral Homes Inc., 300 N. Julian St., Ebensburg, where a vigil prayer service will be held.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at St. Theresa Catholic Church, Altoona, with the Rev. Father Brian Norris, celebrant. Interment at Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Dorothy's memory may be made to the children's charity of your choice.
Condolences to the family may be left at www.askew-houser.com.