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Dorothy Riggleman

February 7, 1926 — November 13, 2007


Mrs. Dorothy Riggleman 81, died peacefully Nov. 13, 2007 at College View Center. She was formally a lifelong resident of Derwood, MD.

She was married to the late William T. Riggleman for 49 years before he passed in 1992. Born Feb. 7, 1926 in Montgomery County, MD. she was the daughter of the late Washington L. and Viola M. Earp.

Dorothy was a devoted Wife and Aunt, especially to her brother Donald's sons. She helped raise them as if they were hers, because unfortunately she was never able to bear children. Her love for children shined through her work as a special ed bus driver's aide, also for special Great-Great nieces and nephews: Bradley Earp, Meghan Bouchard, Victoria, Jerry, Hope Gue, and Natalie Earp.

She will be dearly missed by her second family at College View Center especially by her roommate and best friend Betty Goines. Everyone there knew her as Hot Dog because that's all they had to feed her to get a smile!!

She is survived by two brothers Donald C. Earp Sr. and his wife Sara of Frederick, MD, Harry Earp of Salisbury, MD. Two special nephews Donald C. Earp Jr. and his wife Wendi, who also cared for Dorothy, Wayne D. Earp and his wife Sue of Abington, PA. In addition to several other nephews and nieces.

She was predeceased in death by three brothers and one sister, Henry Earp, James Earp, Stanley Earp, and Lillian Moton.

Visitation: See above information

Services: Family and friends can visit Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick from 10-11 am on Mon. Nov. 19, 2007.
Funeral services will follow immediately after at 11 am at the funeral home with Rev. Lloyd Fuss officiating.
Internment will be at Parklawn Memorial Gardens, Rockville, MD.


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