Dorothy graduated in 1941 from Hollidaysburg High School. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Dorothy was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Carlisle. In her younger years, Dorothy was a member of several Carlisle community organizations and was active in her church. She and her late husband enjoyed traveling worldwide in their "Airstream" travel trailer. Dorothy's greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by three daughters; Joyce Ann (and her husband, Bert) Pache of Evergreen, CO, Charlotte K. (and her husband, Walter "Biff") Bond with whom Dorothy lived and Mary E. (and her husband, Jim) Weaver of Concord, NC, six grandchildren; Adam Pache, Cara (and her husband, Richard) Haberacker, Walter (and his wife, Maryalice) Bond, Joshua (and his wife, Samantha) Weaver, Abraham (and his wife, Stephanie) Weaver and Zachary Weaver, a brother-in-law, Robert P. Bender of Hollidaysburg, a sister-in-law, Nancy R. Blake of Hollidaysburg, 13 great-grandchildren and Dorothy's lifelong friend, Jean Mattesky of Carlisle.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, February 23, 2013, at 12:30 p.m. in the St. Patrick Catholic Church, 85 Marsh Dr., Carlisle, with Rev. William C. Forrey officiating. Burial will follow in St. Patrick's New Catholic Cemetery, Carlisle. A viewing will be held on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. until time of service at the church. Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, Carlisle, is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick's Third Century Fund, c/o St. Patrick Catholic Church, 152 E. Pomfret St., Carlisle, PA 17013.