It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dorothy Appel, on August 11, 2025, at age 86, after a brave battle with lung cancer. She faced her illness with remarkable strength and enjoyed the company of family and friends up until the end of her life.

Dorothy was a loving mother to Randy (Eli Blumenthal) Appel, sister to Rina Baron, and chosen sister to Linda Rapkin. Her three granddaughters, Samantha, Sarah and Sofia were the lights of her life. She will be forever remembered and deeply missed by all that knew and loved her.

Graveside Service to take place at 11:00 AM on THURSDAY, August 14, 2025, at White Haven Memorial Park, 210 Marsh Road, Pittsford NY.

The family will receive their NY community from 7:00 – 9:00 PM on THURSDAY, August 14, and from 12:00-2:00 PM on FRIDAY, August 15, all at 110 Marquette Drive, Rochester, NY 14618.

They will receive their friends and family in NJ from 4:00 – 6:00 PM on SUNDAY, August 17, and from 7:00 – 9: 00 PM on MONDAY, August 18, at 42 Leghorn Ave. Bridgewater, NJ 08807.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the University of Rochester Medicine Wilmont Cancer Institute: Click HERE to Donate