Denise Marie Riggle Dorrion, 35, of Warren, Pa. died Tuesday afternoon, March 27, 2012 at Warren General Hospital, following a courageous yearlong battle with illness. Born December 24, 1976 in Corry, Pa. to James L. and Mary Beth Bonnar Riggle, of Youngsville, Pa., she was a 1995 graduate of Youngsville High School and a 1997 graduate of Erie Business School. Denise lived in Warren County most of her life and was employed with Northwest Savings Bank as Operation Representative in the corporate offices. She was a member Holy Redeemer R.C. Church, enjoyed bowling and cooking, and was an avid reader. Denise was known for her chocolate chip cookies, for which no one could replicate.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband – William “Bill” Dorrion, whom she married May 9, 1997 in Holy Redeemer R.C. Church; three siblings – Justin Riggle and his wife, Rebecca of Manchester, NH, Brianna Check and her husband, Brian of Erie, Pa., Michael Riggle and his girlfriend Christina of Pottstown, Pa.; father and mother in law – Thomas and Debbie Nuhfer Dorrion of Warren; four nieces and nephews – Cheyenne, Connor and Kingston Check and Jalen Benford; and two special cats – Homer and Marge.
Denise was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents – Herbert and Ann Bonnar; and paternal grandparents – Charles and Doris Riggle.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East St. Warren, Pa. 16365 on Friday, March 30, 2012 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and 7:00 to 9:00 pm, where a vigil service will be conducted at 8:45 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 10:00 am in Holy Redeemer R.C. Church, with Msgr. John Lucas, officiating, and Deacons Joseph Lucia and Raymond Wiehagen, assisting. Interment will follow in St. Joseph R.C. Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be directed to the Warren Cancer Center, 2 Crescent Park West, Warren Pa. 16365; Hospice of Warren County, 2 Crescent Park West, Warren Pa. 16365; Paws Along the River, 212 Elm St. Warren Pa. 16365. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www. lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
Our deepest condolences. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Chad, Brenda, Kamdyn and Karleigh Moon
My condolences to the family. It was a great pleasure to have known and worked with Denise.
Our Deepest Sympathies to the Dorrion and Riggle families. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
My deepest sympathies to all of Denise’s family and friends. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Our prayers are with your families during this time.Denise was a very special person . She will always be with you in your heart and in spirit.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Denise was truly a great person and loved by many. Denise was always a supporter of mine back in highschool and we shared many great times together. I would love to attend the service however I will be out of town this weekend and unable to make it. I just wanted to send my love and prayers out to the family.
my heart goes out to all of you .my thoughts and prayers are with you during this ttie of grief
My thoughts and prayers to your family. Denise’s smile would light up a room, she is part of many many fond memories of our high school days.
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Paula, Charlie, Terri, John, Dan
I am so sorry for your loss. Your families will be in my prayers…
marybeth and family i am so very sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers will be with you. amy and justin
Mike, sorry to hear about your sister. You are all in my thoughts.
Amanda
Our Deepest Sympathies to the Dorrion and Riggle families. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
~Richard and Barbara White
Mary Beth, Thinking of and praying for you and your family.
Debbie Seastrum
So very sorry to hear of your loss. I went to school with both Denise and Justin. Denise and I were in the color guard together. I remember her being such a bubbly and happy person. Always caring and there to listen to you. Please accept my condolences to Denise’s families. God Bless you and know that he is in control.
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your wife and daughter. The loss of a daughter at any age is hard.
May God help you through this loss . John and Vicky McCauley
Sorry to hear about your loss! Denise was a great person and a great friend!
Bill,
My heart goes out to you and your family. Denise was such a great person and I enjoyed working with her at Northwest. She was just a sweetheart and she will be deeply missed by so many people. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Joanie Cook Pire
We are so very sorry to hear about Denise. We remember her from band days at YHS with our daughter Amanda. Our sympathies to all of you.
My thoughts are with your family. Denise was a very kind soul with a beautiful smile. So very sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Denise’s family and loved ones.
mike, I am so sorry for your loss. Your families will be in my thoughts and prayers
The angels are always near to those who are grieving,
to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God.
~Quoted in The Angels’ Little Instruction Book by Eileen Elias Freeman, 1994
MY deepest sympathies are with you and your family after hearing of your recent loss.
So sorry to hear about Denise. i had heard she was not well. Prayers for all you of you at this time.
Our deepest sympathy to the Dorrion Family & the Riggle Family. I worked with Denise at the NWS Bank in N. Warren for a while, she was true a pleasure to know, I was saddened when I saw this in the paper. I hadn’t known she was sick.
My husband Ed knew Denise’s dad & thinks a lo t of him. God Bless you all, and your all in our prayers. Ed & Karen Braley
I graduated with Denise and I remember her always having a smile and being kind to everyone.
I am so sorry for your loss, your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jessica Benson-Helmbrecht
my deepest sympathy to the Dorrion family & To the Riggle family . You are in my prayers
My thoughts are prayers go out to the family of Denise…I graduated with her brother Justin, she was such a nice person..So sorry to hear of her passing….
Jodi Ropp Cratty
All my best is sent to the family of a great girl.Denise was one of my colorguard girls. I loved her smile and she could always make me laugh, just by hearing her laugh. The world has lost a wonderful person, but Denise will always be remembered.
We stayed with Denise when she was living in Germany.
She drove us around the Country. We saw many wonderful sights.
She also took us to see relatives that we had never met.
Denise was so good to us.
May the Lord grant her families comfort and peace.
Love, Ethel and Brenda
May God grant you peace in this time of suffering. What a great family. Denise was a beautiful person. So very sorry for your loss. I will lift you all in prayer.
Sonia Mathers Moore
Sorry for your loss
We are so sorry to hear about Denise. She had such a great happy attitude and always had a big smile on her face. We. can’t imagine what your family is going through now. Our thoughts are with all of you.
Mary Beth , my heart was saddened when I read of the passing of Denise. How fortunate she was to have a family who loved her so deeply. My prayers are with you and your family.
Dear Bill,
So sorry for the loss of your beautiful wife. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family at this difficult time.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Mark, Melody and Morgan Zaffino
Sending my deepest sympathy to Jim, Mary Beth, and family. So sorry to hear of the loss of Denise. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Elke, Erik, and Krystle
Dear Bill,
God has a very special person with him now.
We will keep you and Denise in our hearts and in our prayers.
God Bless you both.