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HERCHAK, Dorothy Dorothy Dottie Bailey Herchak, 44, wife of Stephen Paul Herchak, of Summerville, SC, died Thursday, June 22, 2006 at a Charleston hospital. Memorial services will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Tuesday morning, June 27, 2006 at nine o'clock. Burial will be in St. Paul's Cemetery following the service. The family will receive friends in Doar Fellowship Hall following the inurnment. Memorials may be made to Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 69 Barre Street, Charleston, SC 29401; Hollings Cancer Center, 171 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, SC 29425; Make a Wish Foundation, P. O. Box 32294, Charleston, SC 29417 or to the charity of choice. Mrs. Herchak was born in Summerville, SC, January 19, 1962, a daughter of the late Richard Lowndes Bailey and Dorothy Rogers Bailey. She was dental assistant and office manager of Dr. Bob Randall and Associates for twenty-five years. She was a graduate of Summerville High School and attended Trident Technical College and the Medical University of South Carolina. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. She was a member of the Bunko Queens . Survivors include her husband, Stephen Paul Herchak; one daughter, Brandi Lauren Herchak; two sisters, Annette B. Plexico and husband Kenny, Ginger B. Major and husband Keith; and one brother, W. Paul Bailey all of Summerville; six nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents and two brothers, Richard L. Bailey and Parker M. Bailey. Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 130 West 1stNorth Street, Summerville, SC. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Jun. 25, 2006.

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SHARON MILLHOUSE

July 6, 2006

I WAS SO SHOCK AND SADDEN TO HEAR OF DOTTIE'S PASSING. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HER LOVELY SMILE AND FRIENDSHIP. I ALSO SPENT ALOT OF TIME WITH DOTTIE IN HIGH SCHOOL. MY PRAYERS WILL CONTINUE TO GO OUT FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. SHARON MILLHOUSE

Steve Murray

July 4, 2006

Ginger,



We just found out today about Dottie's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers. Please call me if ever you need to chat, ok? ...345-3970



God Bless You,

Steve, Amy, and Rachel

Ralph & June Droster

June 30, 2006

Dear Family,

Please except our deepest sympathy.

We are so sorry to hear of Dottie's passing. What a wonderful person,was a delight to see her each time at Dr.Randall's.

We missed her after we moved . Only time will heal the hurt, we have you in our hearts. Love & Blessings, Ralph & June Droster

Ralph and June Droster

June 30, 2006

Dear Family,

Please except our deepest sympathy,we knew Dottie from Dr.Randall's office. What a great person she was, always greeted us by name, we missed her after we moved.What a great loss for you and all of us. Love & Blessings,

Ralph & June Droster

Belinda (Patrick) Beckler

June 30, 2006

Steve & Brandi,

I was so sad when I heard about Dottie. I know your memories of your time with her will lift up your hearts. She was such a special person. God Bless you and your family.

Charlotte Salisbury Caines

June 29, 2006

Dear Steve and Brandi,

I was deeply saddened to hear of Dotties passing. We worked together several years ago. She was such a beautiful person. Always smiling. May God comfort you today and all the days to come.

My thoughts and prayers are with you both.

Winnie Swatzyna

June 28, 2006

Brandi, I am so sorry for your loss. I wish there was something I could say to make this time in your life easier. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Kell, Brooke & Kade Kuskey

June 28, 2006

Steve and Brandi,

There are no words to express my sympathy to you and your family at a time like this. Dottie was always a bright and happy person with a great outlook on everything. I will always remember the good times we spent together throughout the years. I know she is looking down on us with a smile.

May God bless you and your family for all the many years to come.

Angela Stice (Decker)

June 28, 2006

I was saddened to hear of Dotties passing. May GOD bless your family. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Denise Jones-Wingate

June 27, 2006

Steve and Brandi: May God strenghten and comfort you in this time of grief. Dottie and I were classmates some 25 years ago and I did not find out untill this morning that Brandi and Michelle (my daughter) were classmates at Rollings and will be classmates at good old Summerville High this coming August. Michelle has mentioned Brandi, but I did not realize that Dottie was Brandi's mother. We are very saddened for your loss. To Brandi-- Michelle's thoughts are with you. To the Herchak Family-- My family's thoughts and prayers are with you.

Nancy Lee

June 27, 2006

Steve, Brandi, Paul, Ginger and Keith:



I wanted you all to know, that you, and your families are in my thoughts and prayers. Dottie was such a beautiful person, inside and out, and will missed by all.



Nan

JANIS AUSTIN CUMMINGS

June 27, 2006

Steve,



I was saddened to hear of Dottie's passing. Her positive outlook on life was contagious. I will truly miss her bubbly personality and smiling face at my dentist's office.... Visits to that office will never be the same. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Janis Austin Cummings

Jenna Bennett

June 27, 2006

May God comfort you and your family at this difficult time. Dottie was a truly wonderful person and will be remembered with love by everyone that had the privilege of knowing her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The Bennett Family

Beverly Hauschilt

June 27, 2006

Steve,

I just heard this morning of the loss of your wife, Dorothy. I only met her once here at Sinclair & Associates, but was touched by her smile and friendliness. You and daughter will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Ron White

June 27, 2006

Steve,

We were so sorry to hear the news. We just got a call from Duncan, and that was the first we had heard. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your friends at Sinclair & Associates.

Burke and Julie Wellborn

June 26, 2006

Steve and Brandi, The loss of life is never easy! Our prayers go out to you both.

Skip & Cathy Elliott

June 26, 2006

Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this very difficult time of loss. Dottie was a person who could make you feel like you had known her for years. She had such a sweet perspective on life, it made you not mind going to the dentist! "The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart..." Psalm 34:18

Sarah Borders

June 26, 2006

Steve:



You and your daughter are in my thoughts. My prayer is that God's spirit of comfort and peace will be with you during the coming days and months. A verse that comforts me and I hope will you as well is -Deut. 33:27 "The eternal God is a refuge and underneath are the (His) everlasting arms." You are loved - Sarah Hammond Borders

Kerry, Wanda, and Kelsey Moylan

June 26, 2006

Steve and Brandi,

Dottie was a very special lady, and will be missed so very much. Please know that we are here for you and will be part of the team to help as you go forward. We love you both.

Jimmy & Linda Rogers

June 26, 2006

Steve & Brandi, Our deepest sympathy to you & your family. Dottie will always be remembered for her beautiful smile,her warmth & kindness & the love she shared.

Linda & James Blume

June 26, 2006

Our Prayers are with you.

God Bless.

Antonio Coleman

June 26, 2006

Steve,

My heart goes out to you and your daughter. You have my deepest sympathy. When I think of Dottie, I think of pure kindness...and I will always remember how happy you both looked at Class of 1980's 25th reunion. God will see you and Brandi through this time with his love and protection.

Wendy Carter Bland

June 26, 2006

May GOD's Love and Guidance stregthen you and yours during this period of adjustment. My Prayers are with all of you

Jehovah Jireh

Saundra Ingram (Tomerlin)

June 26, 2006

We were saddened to hear of Dottie's passing. She will be greatly missed. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Buddy & Saundra Ingram

Sharon Guest

June 26, 2006

Dear Steve and Brandi,



I am truly sorry for your loss. Dottie was a wonderful, caring, person - always smiling! I went to school with both of you, and lived in the same neighborhood as Dottie growing up.



Always remember the good/fun times you all had, and you two will be wearing smiles on your faces forever.



She will be greatly missed by all that were lucky enough to have known her. I was very fortunate to be one of them!



You both are in my thoughts and prayers.



Sharon Crawley-Guest

Lisa (Gage) Patrick

June 26, 2006

Steve, Paul and families.

Please accept my deepest sympathies. May God give you comfort, stength and peace.

With love,

Janice Drawdy

June 26, 2006

Steve and Brandi:

Abby and I were so sorry to hear of such a great loss in your lives. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you both.

Traci Gallo

June 26, 2006

Steve and Brandi,

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Traci & Lindsay Gallo

Rita,Ted & Melissa Steele

June 26, 2006

Steve & Brandi,

My family & I would like to express to you our deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved Dottie.Every time we had a chance visit with you all(Logans/Brecks)it was always a great surprise and nice time to catch up on the latest with one another.I guess a comforting thought is that Dottie will be received with loving arms as she makes her journey home.We will continue to keep you all in our thoughts & prayers through out this most difficult time ahead of you.May God Bless You & Mary Keep You.

Susan & Brent Riley

June 26, 2006

Steve and Brandi,

No words can express the loss everyone feels by losing such a sweet, wonderful person like Dottie. Please know that we're there for you. Love, Susan, Brent & Hunter

Benny & Patti Jarman

June 26, 2006

Steve & Brandi



It is with true sadness that I extend my sympathy to you. Always remember the happy times with Dottie/mom and the smile she always seem to have on her face. She will be deeply missed by anyone who was ever lucky enough to spend any time with her.

Joanne Gingras-Martens

June 26, 2006

Dear Steve and Brandi:



Just a little note to say how sorry we are to hear of your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. May you get strength through God, family and friends.



With love,

Joanne Gingras-Martens,

Natasha Gingras

Sarah Gingras

Donna Scott

June 26, 2006

Dottie and I attended school together and she was and always will be remembered as a sweet and sincere person. My thoughts and prayers are with her family during this time of grief.

Dona Parker

June 26, 2006

Steve,Brandi and all the Bailey's we love you guys and know one day the circle will be complete - we will see our sweet Dottie again. Ya'll are not alone in this - hang tough! Love always, Dona and Mike Herchak

Tonya Blythe

June 26, 2006

Steve and Brandi,

I am so sorry to hear about Dottie...I am serving my country until Sep but I gave her a big hug before I left. If there is anything that I can do please let me know. My prayers are with you and Brandi in this time of sorrow...just remember the memories of Dottie because she was a wonderful and loving woman. We are truley going to miss her

God Bless Tonya and Danielle Blythe

Annette Greenhill Graham

June 26, 2006

Steve,

Although no words of sympathy can ease the loss you bear. Please know that we are here for you and Brandi. Dottie will always hold a special place in my heart. God Bless you and your family.

Shaun Johnson

June 26, 2006

My prayers go out to the Herchack family, may God comfort you all during this time.



Dottie, we will all miss you. You were a good friend and always a joy to talk to. May you rest in peace and continue to watch over your family.

Sonya Heal-Winchell

June 25, 2006

Dear Steve and Brandi,

I was so sad to hear of Dottie's passing and would like to offer my deepest sympathy. I remember her gentle smile and sweet nature during our years at Summerville High. You will have many fond memories to ease the pain of your loss. My heart goes out to you.

Sincerely, Sonya Heal-Winchell

Vernon McDaniel

June 25, 2006

The McDaniel family would like to express their deepest sympathies to the Herchak family. Your loss is felt by all of us who were Dottie's classmates from Summerville High School.

Vernon McDaniel

Carolyn Altman

June 25, 2006

We are sorry to hear of Dottie's passing. You and your family are in our prayers and thoughts.



Carolyn and David Altman

(Paul Pearce's siter)

Mary Ann Beaudrot

June 25, 2006

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My family and I will truly miss Dottie and her winning smile and courageous heart. I will pray for you.

Mary Ann Beaudrot

Pat Langford

June 25, 2006

Dear Steve,

Our church lifted you and your daughter in prayer this morning. We are all so sad to know Dottie has left us behind, especially y'all. May the days ahead of you be comforted by those like us who will continue to keep y'all in our thoughts and prayers.

A 1980 fellow classmate,

Pat (Weaver) Langford and Charlie Langford

Mike Weathers

June 25, 2006

I was saddened to hear the news about Dottie. I knew her years ago back in elementary and intermediate school in Summerville.

Dottie is one of those folks that I always remember when I think back on those days.

Please accept our condolences and know that Dottie and family is in our thoughts.



Mike and Teala Weathers

Boiling Springs, S.C.

Frankie Hardee/ Fort

June 25, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Rose "Owczasz" Haas

June 25, 2006

Dear Steve & Brandi:



I am so sorry for the loss of Dottie. I went to high school with Dottie and she was such a happy, sweet person and every time I ran into her after high school she was the same way. I can't even imagine your pain with the loss of her, but find peace in the fact that she is resting in heaven. Our families thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Dwayne Stephens

June 25, 2006

Steve & Brandi, Plese know that I am thinking of you. I loved Dottie like my sister, and I will miss her deeply. I am here for you if I can help in any way. I love you guys. Dwayne

Sally Brown

June 25, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Ricky Barge

June 25, 2006

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Carol & Steve Buddin

June 25, 2006

Steve, Ginger, & Annette,

Steve and I are so saddened by Dottie's illness and passing. She will be remembered fondly, as a sweet, gentle, spirit. Chose to focus on the good memories and a time in the future when you will all be together again. Our hearts and prayers are with you.

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