Dorothy Ann "Dot" Furry

YORK- Dorothy Ann “Dot” (Hollenshead) Furry 85, of Manchester Township, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Genesis Nursing Gettysburg Center. She was the wife of Karen M. Jacobs. The couple had celebrated their 11th wedding anniversary on November 25, 2024, but had shared 47 years together.

Dot was born in Chambersburg on July 4, 1940, the daughter of the late Keneth S. and Ruth E. (Gsell) Hollenshead. She retired as a budget analyst for the Commonwealth of PA, Department of Health after 35 years of service.

Dot participated in state and national Senior Olympics. She enjoyed playing soft ball, riding bicycles, playing tennis, cruise vacations, especially the one in Alaska, as well as other outdoor activities. She was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Phillies and Penn State football.

Along with her wife Karen, she leaves two brothers, James Hollenshead of Chambersburg and Kenneth “Jack” Hollenshead and his wife Carol of Chambersburg; nieces and nephews and her pet dogs, Holly and Poppy. She was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Hollenshead and his wife Lois, and another sister-in-law, Rose Hollenshead.

Services will be private with burial in Norland Cemetery in Chambersburg. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd in York is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 2595 Interstate Dr., Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Send condolences at HeffnerCare.com