Dorothy H. McCarthy, 84, of West Lafayette died Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at IU Arnett Hospital. She was born July 23, 1928, in Lafayette to the late Raymond and Frances Runyan Hamilton. Dorothy graduated from West Lafayette High School in 1946 and Purdue University, class of 1950. On August 26, 1950 she married John McCarthy in West Lafayette, whom she met at Purdue Play Shop, and he preceded her in death March 10, 2010. She was a member Central Presbyterian Church, Alpha Xi Delta Sorority and enjoyed bird watching and gardening. Surviving are her children Susan M. Barrows husband Richard of Hillsborough, NC, James R. McCarthy wife Lisa Bunch of Indianapolis, grandchildren Leslie Barrows, Amanda Dimmitt, Justin and Daniel McCarthy and 2 great grandchildren Nathan and Ryan Dimmitt. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to a 11:00 AM service Monday at Soller-Baker West Lafayette Chapel, 1184 Sagamore Parkway West, Dr. Bill Smutz officiating. Burial will be at Grandview Cemetery. Those wishing may contribute to the charity of choice .