Dorothy (Shaw) Burns

Dorothy Burns, 79, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, August 26th, at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Philadelphia on April 15, 1942, she was a daughter of the late William & Helen (Kairis) Shaw.

She was the wife of Thomas J. Burns.

Dorothy was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven.

She had worked in the collections department for several banks.

In addition to her husband, Dorothy is also survived by three daughters: Dorothy, wife of  Henry Ramos, of Vincentown, NJ; Susan, wife of  William McNally, of Southampton, NJ; & Helen, wife of Keith Willis, of Schuylkill Haven. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren,13 great-grandchildren, and a brother, John Kairis, of Linwood, NJ.

In addition to his parents, she is also preceded in death by her brother, William Shaw.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven.  A viewing will be held at the church from 9:15-10:15 a.m. Entombment at St. Ambrose Mausoleum, Cressona, will follow mass.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Dorothy's memory may be made to Alzheimer's Research Foundation, 620 Sea Island Rd., Suite 288, St. Simons Island, GA 31522, or Alzheimer's Association, 3544 N. Progress Ave., Suite 205 Harrisburg, PA 17110.