Dorothy L. Checkan, 70, of Mars died Feb. 4 at her home after an illness.

<B>CHECKAN</B> — Friends and relatives of Dorothy L. Checkan, who died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009, are invited to a graveside service of committal at 5:30 p.m. Monday in the Mars Cemetery, Dobson Road, Mars.A reception will follow the service at the Checkan home, 150 Hutchman Road, Mars.Directions are available from the <B>McDonald-Aeberli Funeral Home</B>, Mars, at 724-625-2900.Information also is available at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com.