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Dorothy Ann Bell Obituary

Dorothy Ann Bell

December 12, 1935 - December 15, 2025

Dorothy Ann Bell Obituary

Dorothy Ann Bushinski McNellis Bell, age 90, of Warrington, PA died peacefully on December 15, 2025. She was predeceased by her first husband Joseph P. McNellis in 1965, and was the beloved wife of the late William Francis Bell, Sr. for 55 years.


Born on December 12, 1935 in Ringtown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Anthony Bushinski and Anna Lauritis, and preceded in death by her siblings Regina, Leonard, Joseph, Edward, Albert and Theresa.


Dorothy graduated from Philadelphia General Hospital’s nursing program, and worked as a psychiatric Registered Nurse at various state hospitals until her retirement in 1996.


She was a member of Mary Mother of the Redeemer Parish.


She is survived by her children: Joe McNellis (Linda), Laura DiBiagio (Dennis), Ed McNellis (Leah), and Bill Bell Jr. (Maureen). Grandchildren: Chris Kopitsky (Joanne), Kelly Hanik (Sam), Brian DiBiagio (Lauren), Douglas McNellis, Shannon McGuigan (Kyle), and Zachary McNellis; great-grandchildren: Grace Kopitsky, Bailey Hanik, Fallon DiBiagio, Lila Kopitsky, Joey Hanik, Gavin DiBiagio and Archer McGuigan.


 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 PM on Monday, December 22, 2025 at Mary Mother of The Redeemer Church, 1325 Upper State Road, North Wales, PA, where relatives and friends will be received from 12:00 PM until the time of the Mass. Interment will follow in St. John Neumann Cemetery.


In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Mary Mother of the Redeemer Parish, 1325 Upper State Road, North Wales, PA 19454



 

Dorothy Ann Bushinski McNellis Bell, age 90, of Warrington, PA died peacefully on December 15, 2025. She was predeceased by her first husband Joseph P. McNellis in 1965, and was the beloved wife of the late William Francis Bell, Sr. for 55 years.


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Events

Funeral Mass

Monday, December 22, 2025

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Mary Mother of The Redeemer Church

1325 Upper State Rd. North Wales, PA 19454

Calling Hour

Monday, December 22, 2025

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Mary Mother of The Redeemer Church

1325 Upper State Rd. North Wales, PA 19454

Interment

Monday, December 22, 2025

2:15 pm - 2:30 pm

St. John Neumann Cemetery

3797 Countyline Rd. Chalfont, PA 18914

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