Dorothy King

Dorothy King, age 72, of Akron, New York, passed away on October 25, 2021, following an illness.  Born on October 16, 1949 to the late Franklin and Carol (nee Brance) Swader.

Wife to the late Michael King; sister to Robert (Arline) Swader and Edna Bower; loving mother to Deanna (Keith Graff) Borden, Steven Borden, Todd (Debbie) Carr, Michael (Jody) King, and Michelle King. Dorothy is also survived by 10 nieces and nephews; 9 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 15 great nieces and nephews. She is pre-deceased by her great-nephew, Daniel Swader.

Dorothy was very passionate about her crocheting and she was always willing to make blankets for everyone. She worked in food services at Akron Central School for many years. Dorothy was also a member of the L.L. Tillman Post 900.

The family will be present Monday, November 1 from 4 to 8 p.m. to receive friends at Ross Funeral Home, 10 Eckerson Ave, Akron, NY. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 2 at Western New York National Cemetery, 1254 Indian Falls Rd, Corfu, NY at 11 a.m. To share memories and condolences with Dorothy’s family please visit rossakron.com.