Dorothy Ray Dernavich Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Dorothy Ray Dernavich in Naples, Florida, who passed away on November 14, 2025, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dorothy Ray Dernavich to show support.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Dorothy had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Dorothy may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her parents, W. Raymond Daniel and Dorothy Daniel (Boyce). She is survived by: her husband John A. Dernavich; her children, John D. Dernavich (Diane) and Kimberly Dernavich Nierenhausen (Luke); and her grandchildren, Tylea Gebbie (Dernavich), Andrew Dernavich, Luke Nierenhausen and Adam Nierenhausen. She is also survived by seven great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in her memory to a charity of your choice.
