Dorothy Wasserman

Dorothy Wasserman, 89, passed away on February 17, 2025, in Round Rock, Texas, surrounded by her loving family. Born in the Bronx, New York, Dorothy's life was one of resilience, intellect, and generosity. She married Merle Edmund Davis on June 24, 1954, in New York. They lived in California & Oregon, where their three children were born. They divorced and Dorothy returned to the East Coast to further her education. She later married Joseph Aronow and settled in Crompond, New York. Over the years, she also lived in Manhattan and Rhinebeck, before moving to Austin, Texas in 1996, to be closer to family. Dorothy was a dedicated educator with a lifelong passion for learning and teaching. She graduated from Hunter College High School in 1952 before earning her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Oregon in 1957. Committed to furthering her education, she obtained a Master of Arts from Teachers College, Columbia University, in 1966, along with teaching certifications in both English and Mathematics from the University of the State of New York. She spent many years teaching Mathematics and Computer Basics at Walter Panas High School, where she inspired generations of students. In 1989, she returned to her alma mater, Hunter College, to teach "Foreign Language: Computer," specializing in IBM Basic and IBM DOS. Her dedication to education left a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of learning from her. After retiring from teaching she built her own consulting business, working with Alpha 4 databases and developing websites. Even in retirement, she remained active; volunteering at Laurel Mountain Elementary School in Austin and teaching sustainable gardening. She practiced Tai Chi for many years and was a valued member of the Power for Parkinson's group. Beyond her professional and volunteer work, Dorothy was deeply committed to her community. In the fall of 1977, she founded a food co-op to support families affected by the teachers' strike, an effort she documented in an unpublished book. She found joy in dancing, playing the piano, and gardening. Dorothy is survived by her three children, Miriam, Benjamin, and Elizabeth, and her three grandchildren, Stacy, Matthew, and Sean. She was preceded in death by her parents, Solomon and Rifka Wasserman, and her brother, Al Wasserman. A celebration of Dorothy's life will be held on Saturday, March 29th. There will be a separate gathering in Vermont in August. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Saint Louise House (saintlouisehouse.org/give) to support single women with children or to the Power for Parkinson's https://www.powerforparkinsons.org/donate. Dorothy's kindness, intellect, and unwavering spirit will be remembered always. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Dorothy Wasserman

August 16, 1935 - February 17, 2025