Dorothy P. Whitehurst Obituary
We bid farewell to Dorothy P. Whitehurst of Virginia Beach, Virginia, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 27, 2026 at the age of 96. Dorothy touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
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 husband Harold S. Whitehurst. She is survived by: her daughters, Ellen Ashurkoff and Diane Whitehurst; her son-in-law Stephen Ashurkoff; her granddaughters, Marina Ashurkoff, Savannah Draper and Phoebe Draper; and her siblings, Laura Cindric, James Potlas and Marylou Potlas Brosky. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Contributions in her memory may be made to Reach Out and Read Virginia at reachoutandread.org.
