With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Sara Ruth Dorn of Sewanee, Tennessee, who passed away on September 12, 2020. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Irene Blizzard of Virginia and Charles Harrison Higgins. She is survived by: her husband Felder Dorn; her children, Ruth (Eugene) of Croydon, Julia of Millburn and Thomas (Eleanor) of East Stroudsburg; her grandchildren, Kristine, Allison and Adam (Valerie); and her sisters, Virginia Cook of Wheaton and Mae Higgins of Greenwood.

Due to COVID restrictions please contact St. Stephen's Church at 973-376-0688 for details about visitation and the service as the number of visitors will be limited.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the Newark Public Library, 5 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07101 or St Stephen's Church 119 Main Street, Millburn, NJ 07041.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Jacob A. Holle & Preston Funeral Homes

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September 16, 2020

Matheu Nunn lit a candle

“In loving memory of Sara Ruth Dorn, I am so very sorry for your family's loss. Her son Tom and I are colleagues. I can say, without equivocation, that Tom is one of the kindest, most genuine individuals I know; a true testament to his parents.”

September 14, 2020

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September 18, 2020

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“In loving memory of Sara Ruth Dorn, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.”

September 17, 2020

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“In loving memory of Sara Ruth Dorn, Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.”

September 16, 2020

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“In loving memory of Sara Ruth Dorn, Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss.”

September 16, 2020

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“In loving memory of Sara Ruth Dorn, May you find peace and comfort in this difficult time.”

September 16, 2020

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“In loving memory of Sara Ruth Dorn, May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.”

September 15, 2020

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“In loving memory of Sara Ruth Dorn, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss.”

September 14, 2020

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“In loving memory of Sara Ruth Dorn, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.”

September 14, 2020

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“In loving memory of Sara Ruth Dorn, Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.”