Florence Dougherty, native of Ireland

Florence H. Dougherty of Broomall, Pa., a native of Ireland who had lived in Ridgefield for many years, died Sunday, Feb. 23, at Riddle Memorial Hospital in Media, Pa. She was 92 years old.
Mrs. Dougherty was born in Drumkerin, County Lietrim, a daughter of Thomas and Henriatta Rutledge Buchanan. She was the widow of David J. Dougherty, who died here in 1966.
Mrs. Dougherty had lived much of her life in Ridgefield. She was a longtime member and past master of the Mamanasco Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, and had belonged to St. Stephen’s Church. In 1986, she moved to Broomall to be closer to her family.
“A devoted mother and grandmother, she was well known for her chocolate chip cookies,” her family said. “She loved spending time with her family and friends.”
Mrs. Dougherty is survived by two sons, David J. Dougherty Jr. of Danbury and William Dougherty of Broomall; a daughter, Sarah D. Holub of Media; three sisters, Bella Buchanan and Betty Buchanan, both of New York City, and Georgina Johnston of Cavan, Ireland; a brother, Rutley Buchanan of Asbury Park, N.J.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
A daughter, Mary Lou Eckner, died before her.
Services will take place Friday, Feb. 28, at 10 a.m. in St. John’s Episcopal Church, Concord Road, Concordville, Pa.
Contributions in her memory may be made to Riddle Memorial Hospital, 1068 West Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063, or to St. John’s Episcopal Church, Concord Road, Concordville, PA 19331.
The Cavanagh Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.