Doris J. Batliner, 80 of Louisville passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at University of Louisville Hospital.
She was a retired chief librarian for The Courier-Journal Newspaper, and also worked for The Chemtron Corp.,a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, a graduate of Presentation Academy and Spaulding University, a Knight of St. Patrick by the AOH, sang and danced with the USO and performed at the Amphitheater in the 1940’s. She was also the author of several books.
She was preceded in death by her parents Kenneth J. Batliner and Charlesatta Hourigan Batliner.
She is survived by her sister, Joan Batliner, several cousins and her beloved dog, Bitzi.
There will be a private burial in Calvary Cemetery and a memorial Mass at a later date.
Expressions of sympathy may go to the Portland Museum, Masses or the donors favorite charity.
Owen Funeral Home – Jeffersontown in charge of arrangements.