we are a small candy company located in southwestern pennsylvania in white oak, near mckeesport, and about 10 miles from downtown pittsburgh. we have been in business since 1947. at that time, our founder, dorothy gastel, had been making confections of all kinds for gifts. but soon, there was such a demand for her chocolates that she decided to go into business for herself. her decision coincided with the birth of her son, robert, who owns the business today. dorothy reasoned that she would be able to save a little money for robert's college fund. today, dorothy's chocolates ships more thatn 75,000 pounds of chocolate confections throughout the continental united states and canada. the popularity of dorothy's candies is simply the result of one neighbor telling another. our fame grows as one relative brings the chocolates to a family gathering, with the result that everyone wants more next time. many of our customers once bought chocolates from dorothy when she made them at home

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