Dorothy "Dottie" Graziano Jordan

Dorothy "Dottie" Graziano Jordan, 79, died peacefully at Manchester Presbyterian Lodge on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 after an extended illness. She was born and raised in Warren, PA and moved to Erie in 1957. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Rose Scalise Graziano.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of 59 years, Glenn R. Jordan, five children, Frank and Denise Jordan of Lakeridge, VA, Fred Jordan of Tazewell, VA, Gloria and Ernie Carlson of Erie, Dennis and Judy Jordan of Meridian, Idaho, Donna and Don Harris of Charlotte, NC, 9 grandchildren, 4 great grandsons, several nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters in law.

Her passion in life was her family, flowers, and gardening.

She was preceded in death by her only sister, Vernie Guiher, of Port Clinton, OH, and daughter in law Cathy Heberlein Jordan.

Family and friends may call on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Dusckas-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory Inc, 4216 Sterrettania Rd followed by the funeral service. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Manchester Presbyterian Lodge, 6351 West Lake Rd, Erie, PA 16505.