Dorothy J. McLane, age 96, of Salem, formerly of Akron, passed away Friday, April 15, 2016 at her residence.

Dorothy was born March 11, 1920 in Cleveland to the late Frank and Josephine (Proprotnik) Birtich.

She worked for Polsky's Department Store, Peoples Paint and Wallpaper, and Ott's Decorating.

Besides her parents Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband Mansel V. McLane.

Dorothy attended Arlington United Methodist Church and Emmanuel Lutheran church in Salem.

She is survived by her dear friend George Spack of Salem

Graveside services will be 11AM Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at Southern Cemetery in Barnesville, Ohio