Dorothy Harden

Dorothy Loretta Harden (Arthur), age 91 of Hamilton, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 17, 2016. She was born in Cincinnati on November 26, 1924 to Carl and Edna (Steckenrieter) Bruck. Dorothy retired from Butler County Care Facility, and also enjoyed her position as a receptionist at the Senior Citizens Center on Ross Ave. in Hamilton, Oh. Dorothy worked as a caregiver in her last days. She was an active member of Princeton Pike Church of God for 30 years, in the choir and as a door greeter. She and friends would spend free time visiting nursing homes and shut-ins, preaching the word of God.

She is survived by her children, Millie Lederer, Alan Arthur, William Arthur, and Catherine Arthur, nine grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Arthur, her sons, James Benton and her youngest Jack Arthur, as well as her parents. The family would like to give a special thank you to Mr. Chuck King, Crissy Snader, and Chaplain Steve Tufts.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at the Shandon Congregational Church, 4782 Cincinnati Brookville Rd., Shandon, OH 45063 at 1:00 pm with officiating by Rev. John Specht. Burial will follow on Friday at 1:00 pm at Hickory Flat Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2016 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Shandon Congregational Church. Condolences can be made at www.browndawsonflick.com. She will be missed but her work continues in the ministry of Jesus Christ.