Dorothy L. “Herky” Young, 86, of Indiana, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Clairton, PA, to the late Russell and Louvenia (Deremer) Pfluger on February 18, 1935.
Herky married John “Matz” Young in 1954. In 1966, they moved their young family to Indiana. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was employed by the Indiana Area School District as a teacher’s aide at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School. Upon retirement, she and her husband traveled across the country, spent their winters in Florida and camped along the Allegheny River during the summer months.
In addition to her parents, Herky was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years. She is survived by her children Terry Young of Indiana; Kris Young of Duncansville, Dorothy (Randy) Empfield of Indiana, and John (Stacey) Young of Franklin; grandchildren Chad (Heather) Empfield of Indiana, Todd (Maria) Empfield of Robinson Township, Shawn Empfield of Pittsburgh, Hannah Young of Pittsburgh; great-grandchildren Skylar and Mason Empfield; sister Nancy Algas of Jefferson Hills; and Sister-in-Law Olive Friday of Monongahela.
All services have been entrusted to the care of the Bowser-Minich Funeral Home. At Herky’s request, a memorial service will be held at the Lebanon Church Cemetery, 2615 Old Elizabeth Road, West Mifflin, PA 15122 at her family’s convenience.
Memorial contributions in Dorothy’s memory may be made to the Visiting Nurses Association of Indiana County, 850 Hospital Road, Suite #3000, Indiana PA, 15701
