Dorothy E. Stalo, 78, of Cottonwood died May 7. She was born April 11, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan. She was a graduate of Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. She had worked as a teacher in California and Michigan and was known in this area as a teacher for the Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District and taught in the West Sedona Elementary School. She enjoyed reading and loved children. Mrs. Stalo leaves her husband of 54 years, Clyde H. Stalo; a son, Kim J. Stalo of Phoenix; and three grandchildren. A memorial service was held on Friday May 7 in the Westcott Funeral Home. Donations in her memory may be made to the American Cancer`Society, 2724 E. Lakin, Suite 9, Flagstaff 86004 or to the Northern Arizona Hospice, 269 S. Candy Lane, Cottonwood 86326.