Dorothy R. O'Donovan

Dorothy R. O'Donovan, 96, of White Oak, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. She was born July, 9, 1929 in Sewickley and was the daughter of the late Hubert L. and Ruth M. (Riley) Krentz. She was the wife of the late Timothy C. O'Donovan, who passed away in 1994. She loved nature and all animals. She is survived by her son, Dennis (David) O'Donovan of Carnegie; daughters, Denise (Larry) O'Donovan of White Oak, Sharon (Kenneth) Harrison of McKeesport and Stacey (Robert) Osterman of Port Vue; grandchildren, Danielle (Randy) Schmeltz, Jason (Jenna) Harrison, Amanda (Jonathan) Harrison, Eric (Jennifer) Osterman and Amy (Ryan) Jakubek; 12 great-grandchildren; brother, Ronald (Joan) Krentz; nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her sister, Phyllis B. (Ralph) McCullough. Per Dorothy's wishes, private inurnment took place at St. Joseph Cemetery, North Versailles. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to White Oak Animal Safe Haven, 2295 Lincoln Way White Oak, PA 15131. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com