Dorothy J. Bennett, 80, Ohio City, died at 11:12 a.m. Nov. 20, 2010, at CHP-Inpatient Hospice Center in Van Wert.

She was born Jan. 1, 1930, in Ohio City to Alfred T. and Lucille Frances Hoverman Mottinger. On June 2, 1951, she married Max W. Bennett, who survives.

Also surviving is a son, Greg (Susan) Bennett, Ohio City; a brother-in-law, Theo (Marlene) Bennett, Kettering; a sister-in-law, Lois Fox, Celina; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Deceased are two brothers, Charles and Clarence Mottinger.

She lived in Florida where she owned and worked at a beauty shop. She retired from Van Wert County Hospital where she worked as a respiratory therapist, in the intensive care unit and with the switchboard and admissions. She was a member of the Ohio City Church of God. She was a 1948 graduate of Ohio City-Liberty High School. She was a member of the Van Wert County Hospital Twiggs II and the Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion Post 346 in Ohio City.

Funeral services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Cowan and Son Funeral Home in Van Wert, the Rev. Randy Bevington officiating. Burial is at Woodlawn Cemetery in Ohio City.

Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Cowan and Son Funeral Home in Van Wert.

Memorials may be made to CHP-Inpatient Hospice Center or the church.

Condolences may be left at cowanfh@yahoo.com.