I am so sorry for your loss.  As a child I remember so many good times at Aunt Em's and picnics with all of the family.  I have lots touch being in the west, but would love to hear from you all.  Sally Simpson, Cousin...norok@hotmail.com

To Leslie and entire DiCarlo family,
You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
I will always remember my father, Albert, driving our family to 
Uncle Ed and Aunt Dorothy's home on Sunday afternoons, and 
listening to your father and Dorothy talking with my parents.  
She was always kind to us.

DEAR DICARLO FAMILY,                      YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY IS IN MY THOUGHS AND PRAYERS.                                      I DIDN'T KNOW GREAT-AUNT DOROTHY VERY WELL,HOWEVER DURING THE TIMES I DID VISIT WERE WELL REMEMBERED OF HER BEING SO KIND,  AND ALL OF YOU ASWELL. SHE WILL BE REMEMBERED BY MANY LOVED ONES AND FRIENDS SHE TOUCHED THE LIVES OF. I WILL MISS HER AS I MISS GREAT-UNCLE EDWARD .              MAY GOD BE WIH YOU NOW AND ALWAYS           MIKE COZZI, PARKTON MD

As Dorothy's youngest daughter, I would like to express my gratitude to my mother for inspiring me to seek a career In biology and medicine. Mom worked in the neonatal intensive care unit at Baltimore City Hospital. She often spoke about caring for the "premies" (premature babies) at work. Whenever she did have a minute to herself and she wasn't catnapping, Mom would be reading an article on science, nutrition or general health. I remember seeing her clean and bandage the foot of a stray kitten, remove the sutures from one of our pet dogs and tell our Dad to hold still while she removed multiple splinters from his fingers. There was not much that would phase her when it came to injuries. When most mothers would be screaming louder than their children, Dorothy would calmly look at the wound or injury and say, "well, I guess it could use some stitches, did you want to go to the hospital?" Dorothy's training as a nurse prepared her well for dealing with her large energetic family. Her nursing career was not only the love of her life but vital to supporting our family. She instilled in all of us that you must go to college and have a career so you can support yourself. Her words on this account were quite wise and I will always remember her for this wisdom.

My husband Patrick and I lived in San Antonio Texas for several years. During that time I became familiar with the Mexican custom of Los Dias de Los Muertos. In this culture it is believed that people die three deaths. The first is when our bodies no longer cease to function, our hearts no longer beat of their own accord, our gaze no longer has depth or weight and when the space we occupy slowly loses it's meaning. The second death is when the body is lowered into the ground, returned to Mother Earth and out of sight. The third death, the most definitive death, is when there is no one left to remember us. Our mother, Dorothy, made such an impact on the lives of her children and grandchildren through her love of medicine and science that we feel it will be quite a long time before she dies her third death. We love you Mom and will work to keep your memory alive.

sending my sincerest condolences, thoughts and prayers to the family

My mother was a great mother, grandmother, wife, daughter and sister. The qualities she displayed were: strength, determination, resiliency, compassion, kindness, faith in God and dedication to her job as a registered nurse. She was a hard worker in everything she set out to do. She worked as a registered nurse in the Pediatric Intensive Care Nursery at Baltimore City Hospital at Bay View for 32 years. She worked nights so she could be home during the day. She had 6 children. We (her children and grandchildren) are "better people" because of the example she set. She did not lecture, but showed us how to live with pride, dignity and humanity. She showed us how to treat people. We learned from her, my grandmother and aunt to "do for others".
My mother was always looking for ways to help my sister, Emilie, who faces many challenges. She bought a reading program and worked with her at home. She gave Emilie folic acid before it was popular. She did an exercise program called "patterning" with her. In her spare time, which wasn't much, she was the president of the PTA at Emilie's school. She took Emilie to Pin Land Bowling for years, so Em could bowl on a league with her friends.
When I was 16, Pat and I were in a bad car accident which totaled the car. I was afraid to drive. My mother made me get back in the car and drive again.
She showed great courage by driving 5 of us (all teenagers) to Florida in a 6 passenger Plymouth Valiant, during the rainy season. It was an adventure.
I always wanted to have a "normal" family, not our big, loud, dysfunctional Italian family. Now I realize how lucky I was to be in this family and to have had her as a mother.

Our deep sympathy for your loss. I remember visiting with my dad, Donald Ruth. She was a very special lady.

Patricia,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know this is a difficult time for you and your family....My mom was also Dorothy and a nurse...Your mom's picture reminds me of my mothers....
Please stay strong and know she is with your father and God.
Nancy Kutz

Always remember, memories are the treasure chest God has left us with.  Your mom will always be remembered with love.

As Mom's financial power of attorney, I often wrote checks on her behalf.  She was an avid reader and would often save and send us clippings of articles, poems, stories and even cartoon that she found interesting.  One of these clippings was a small poem by Emily Dickinson she taped to her checkbook:  "If I can stop one heart from breaking...If I can ease one life the aching...I shall not live in vain."  Although she didn't need the reminder, that poem served as an inspiration for her life.  She worked tirelessly on behalf of Emilie's school and day programs, on political campaigns for local officials, at Orangeville United Methodist Church and as neonatal nurse at Baltimore City Hospitals.  She defined her life by this poem.  We all admired and respected her strength, resiliency, intelligence, sense of humor, compassion and interest in the world around us.  By her actions, she inspired in all of us a sense of political activism, the thirst for knowledge, a love of humor and a sense of duty--that is her legacy to us.  We loved her deeply and will miss her.

Sorry for your lost you and your family are in our prayers and forever in our hearts.

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

To the DiCarlo Family,

It so sad to let such a wonderful person pass from our presence but pray you are strengthened by your faith knowing she is now with Jesus. We grieve with you and reflect on all the wonderful memories we have of your mother.

I will always remember as a child visiting your home as Dad and Uncle Ed would talk for hours on end. She was always made us like part of your family. I will never forget the great memories I have of your wonderful mother. 

Dad (Al) extends his condolences and was so happy that he was able to see everyone. He talks about our visit practically every time I speak with him. I can only hope that we do not lose touch as family as those moments together will last a life time.

Your family will be in prayers and thoughts.

Matt, Paige, Nate and Drew

Leslie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Tagie Pollock (co-worker at Howard County General Hospital).

Pat and Family:
My sincere condolences on your loss. I know you will take some sense of relief in knowing your Mom is in a welcoming home with God and all those who loved her in life and are there to greet her. 
Sincerely,
Linda Martinak

Sadly, we cannot be there in person. Dorothy was a bright light in the world and will walk among the angels. We always enjoyed her and remember her fondly.  Our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers for your loss. U.M. nursing school will be receiving our donation in her honor.

Dicarlo family, so sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Dorothy. I have many wonderful memories of her from the neighborhood and Orangeville United Methodist Church. She was a wonderful woman who cared deeply of people and her community. A truly great person who touch all she met. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. ((HUGS)) Cindy & Donald Campbell (Wagoner)

Our sincere condolences to the entire DiCarlo family. We are so sorry for your loss. Dorothy was a very loving and special person. She will be greatly missed. Thank you for the great photographs, a wonderful tribute to Dorothy. 
Thinking of you with love.
Our deepest sympathy. 
Shern and Steve Bogdanoff

DiCarlo family,I was sad to learn of Dot's death. We were nursing school classmates and had contact at reunions over the years. We shared lots of good and tough times during our Md. days. Dot was so respected by all her classmate. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
                                                                  Ginger Swisher

Cheryl, Pat and beloved Di-Carlo family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss.  God bless you during this difficult time and give you peace.  I remember your Mom fondly, she was a lovely lady and she raised beautiful children, and in addition to those children she leaves a wonderful legacy of Di Carlo grandchildren and great grandchildren.  How special!!!  
Hugs and Love to you all,

OBITUARY

Dorothy E. DiCarlo

9 June, 1920 – 5 September, 2014

Schimunek Funeral Home

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