MEMBER OF THE MONTH – ALICE DORFIELD

Alice Dorfield presently lives at Chartiers Manor in McKees Rocks. However, Alice spent most of her life in Crafton. She was born on Mildred Street, and lived for many years on Lincoln Avenue, where the Erickson’s, Boyd’s and Nolf’s – fellow church members – lived as well.

Alice is a lifelong member of the church, having been baptized in the First Presbyterian Church of Crafton, which merged in 1966 with the Bradford Avenue United Presbyterian Church to form our present congregation.

From 1931-1945 Alice worked as the secretary to the Dean of Men at the University of Pittsburgh.

In 1960, Alice was in charge of taking the census in Crafton. Five years later, she was also responsible for doing an update based on people who had moved in and out of the community.

Over the years Alice has been very involved with our church’s Presbyterian Women group, and she has served as the organization’s chairman.

Alice married Alvin Dorfield in 1939, and they had two sons – Alan and Scott. Alice now has three granddaughters.

Alice named “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” as her favorite hymn, and she said the 23^rd Psalm is her favorite part of the Bible. In her free time, Alice enjoys to read.