Dorothy A. Holford, 100, of Carbondale, PA, died Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at the Forest City Nursing Home, Forest City, PA, where she had resided for the past seven years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward A. Holford on January 28, 2000. Born November 12, 1919 in Kingston, PA, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Matilda Robinson Alleger. She was a member of the Berean Baptist Church, Carbondale, and prior to her retirement, she had been employed at the former Carbondale General Hospital as a licensed practical nurse. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff of the Forest City Nursing Home for the exceptional care they provided Dorothy. She is survived by one son: Donald Holford of Arkansas; four grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter. She was also preceded in death by a son: Robert Holford; three brothers: Robert, Charles and Howard Alleger. As per Dorothy's request, no public services were held and she will be interred with her parents at the historic Forty Fort Cemetery, Forty Fort, PA. Arrangements were entrusted to Carmine J. & Louis C. Parise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Carbondale, PA. Final Resting Place Forty Fort Cemetery 20 River Street Forty Fort, Pennsylvania, United States 18704