Dorothy Curry Mather

Dorothy “Dottie” Curry Mather, age 91, of Columbus, passed away on December 21, 2024. She was born on February 9, 1933 to the late David M. Curry and E. Grace (King) Curry in Somerset, Ohio. Preceded in death by her husband, Lee G. Mather. She is survived by her children, Gwen (Jim) Gallagher and Greg (Carrie Glaeden) Mather; grandchildren, Elise (Matthew) Brown, Douglas (Krystal) Gallagher, Brandon Mather and Brogan Mather; great-grandchildren, Harper, Caroline, Joy, and Henry. Dorothy is also survived by her sister, Mary Merryman; brothers, Robert (Jeanette) Curry, and Ronald (Pam) Curry. She was preceded in death by six brothers, Richard “Eugene”, Donald, Willard, Paul, David Jr. and Clement Curry; four sisters, Helen Walser, Sylvia Broadhurst, Edith Laird and Eileen Hervey.

Dorothy was a long-time member of Maize Manor United Methodist Church and also Sewing Guild #20 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She loved supporting her grandchildren’s and great-grandchildren’s activities. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the charity of your choice. 

Per Dorothy’s request, no services will be held. The Newcomer Family is honored to serve the Curry and Mather families. To leave a condolence, or to share a memory please visit the tribute section of the obituary page.