Dorothea J. Lo Presti, 84, of Northampton, formerly of Slatington, died Sept. 19, 2016, in her home.

She was the wife of the late Anthony F. Lo Presti.

Born Nov. 16, 1931, in Pleasantville, Atlantic County, N.J.,she was the daughter of the late Harry B. and Laura Mae (Pharo) Ingersoll.

She was a licensed practical nurse at Lower Bucks Hospital, Bristol.

She attended Assumption BVM Roman Catholic Church, Slatington, and was a member of the Red Hat Society, Slatington Chapter, and the Cherryville Senior Citizens.

Her survivors include children Dawn M. Martinez (Luis) of Slatedale, Anthony J. Lo Presti of Austin, Texas, Steven J. Lo Presti and Patrice M. Silvestrone, both of Livingston, Mont., Dolores B. Moke (John) of Jackson, N.J., David M. Lo Presti (Carol) of Hollywood, S.C., Mary C. Banks with whom she resided; sister Patricia M. Capille (Robert) of Egg Harbor Township, N.J.; sister-in-law, Serena Cassel of Galloway Township, N.J.; brother-in-law Jerry Lo Presti of Montana; 21 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by siblings Laura and Harry; and son-in-law, Victor Banks.

Expressions of sympathy may be recorded at heintzelmancares.com

Memorial contributions may be made to Lancaster Cleft Palate and/or Pro-Life Federation, both c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., Schnecksville.