CONNOLLYDorothy Margaret Anness Connolly, 94, of Fort Thomas, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 30th in Ft. Thomas. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bert and sister, Marcella Paine, among many family & friends. Dorothy was born on July 15, 1922 to William & Mathilda Anness in West Covington, KY. She lived with them until she married Bert in 1957. A woman of prayer & faith, she witnessed the miracle of restoration of her father's eyesight, attributed to the intervention of Mother Frances Schervier. She tirelessly championed the novena from Mother Frances. Dorothy was a proud member of St. Thomas Parish for almost 60 years. Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Jen (Mike) Scola; sons, Brian, Matt (Mary Kay) & Chris (Lisa); niece, Carole Paine; beloved granddaughters, Emma & Catie and beloved grandsons, Kevin, Seth, Daniel, Noah, Ryan, Kyle & Jim. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m., Friday, February 10th at Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Home, Ft. Thomas. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, February 11th at St. Thomas Church, Ft. Thomas, with the burial to follow at St. Stephen Cemetery, Ft. Thomas. Memorials are suggested to the St. Thomas Education Fund, 428 S. Ft. Thomas Ave., Ft. Thomas, KY 41075 or Autism Speaks, Attn. Web Gift,1060 State Road, 2nd Floor, Princeton, NJ 08540. Online condolences can be given at: dmefuneral.com.