Dorothy Jeanette (Fink) Ali

Dorothy Jeannette (Fink) Ali, 95, of South Park, formally from Mt. Washington, died on November 26, 2013 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of John and Jeannette Fink; beloved wife of the late Samuel Ali; beloved mother of Jeannette Chamberlin, Judy Huddart & Joyce Ali Campbell; loving grandmother of Kristen Johanson, Leslie Huddart & Cheryl Aspinwall; great grandmother of Zander Johanson. She will also be missed by her two grand-puppies, Izze & Bongo. Dorothy graduated from South Hills High School and Pittsburgh Business Training College. During World War II, she volunteered as a Red Cross Nurse’s Aide at Magee Hospital and worked in the payroll department at Dravo. Dorothy was proud to be a charter member of the Windover Hills United Methodist Church for 54 years. She was instrumental in starting the Windover Hills Women’s Club, now the South Park Women’s Club. She remained active for many years, serving as President for a year. Dorothy was a member of the Norrington Trotters Square Dancing Group, South Park Bowling Team, A.A.R.P. #506 Chapter, Church S.A.S.S. Group and the South Park Ladies Marathon Bridge Group. One of Dorothy and Samuel’s daughters had Polio at a young age. This led to Dorothy’s involvement in the South Park/ Pleasant Hills chapter of the March of Dimes. She served as Chairman of the Scholarship Committee and organized a polio inoculation clinic. A member of the International Foreign Exchange Student Organization, she entertained a foreign exchange student in her home from Uruguay, South America and helped with the placement of students in USA homes. Dorothy received the “First Lady of the Day” for outstanding social and civic progress of the Greater Pittsburgh area. She was also a finalist in the Mrs. America Contest. Although she worked for the Greater Pittsburgh Convention & Visitors Bureau for many years, her most important role in life was a loving and dedicated mother and wife. Dorothy Ali will be remembered with great love and enormous respect by her family and many friends. A beautiful life that comes to an end. Friends received Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the GRIFFITH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5636 Brownsville Road, Broughton-Curry-South Park Twp. Funeral Prayer Monday 10:15 am with Services in Windover Hills United Methodist Church at 11:00 am. www.GriffithFH.com

Dorothy Jeanette (Fink) Ali

June 2, 1918 - November 26, 2013