Dorothy Lorraine Smith Horst

Dorothy Lorraine Smith Horst, 92, of Hampstead, MD, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021, at Longview Healthcare Center in Manchester, MD. Born on November 9, 1928, in Hagerstown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Merele and Clara Amanda Bean Smith. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Allen Horst, who passed away on June 12, 2020.

Years ago, Dorothy worked as the head cook at River Valley Ranch. She was a member of Living Hope Baptist Church.

Surviving her are children: David Horst and wife Judy of Hampstead, MD, Dianne Masimore of Glenville, PA, and Jonathan Horst and wife Jackie of Millsboro, DE, grandchildren: Justin, Zachary, Jason, Sarah, Heather and Jeremy, 10 great grandchildren, and sister: Janet Medina of Frederick, MD.

She was predeceased by a son-in-law: Gary Masimore, and 11 siblings.

Funeral services and interment will be private at this time. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Dorothy's name may be made to Living Hope Baptist Church, 14450 Hanover Pike, Reisterstown, MD 21136, or to River Valley Ranch, 4443 Grave Run Road, Manchester, MD 21102.

Arrangements are by ECKHARDT FUNERAL CHAPEL, P.A., Manchester, MD.