Obituary of Lorie Dengler Dewey
Lorie Dengler Dewey
Lima: On January 11, 2018 after a long illness, Lorie passed surrounded by her family. Predeceased by her parents, Robert and Bonnie Dengler. Survived by her beloved husband, Bob Dewey; loving sons, Chris Dewey and Ben (Lauren) Dewey; family pug, Jinx; brother, Wayne (Beth) Dengler; sister-in-law, Cathy (Tom) Napier and brother-in-law, Jim Dewey; many nieces, nephews, close friends and her SOTA family.
In 2015, Lorie ended a two-decade career teaching music theater and drama at the Rochester School of the Arts. She touched thousands of students' lives and will be remembered as an inspiration to all. In 2005, she received the League Educator Apple Award in recognition for her efforts on behalf of SOTA in collaboration with Touring Broadway.
Family and friends are invited to call FRIDAY, January 19, 2018 from 2-4 & 6-9 PM at Miller Funeral and Cremation Services (3325 Winton Road So). A Memorial service will be held privately. A celebration of Lorie's life will be held, February 10 at 2PM at (SOTA) School of the Arts (45 Prince Street, 14607). In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Friends of SOTA for a scholarship in Lorie's honor. (Please specify scholarship for Lorie. Mailing address, 45 Prince St, Rochester, NY 14607).