Dorothy J. Diehl – Obituary
Born on June 17, 1934 in Greenburr, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Merrill and Edna Ruth Lehman Brungard.
Dorothy was a 1952 graduate of Sugar Valley High School.
In Loganton on July 2, 1954 she married the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Diehl who survives.
Dorothy was employed by Pecqua Fishing Tackle and Sylvania at Halls Station before becoming an Aide at Laurelton State School and Hospital where she was employed for 27.5 years before retiring in 2004.
She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Booneville.
Dorothy was a very active member of the Sugar Valley Volunteer Fire Company Ladies’ Auxiliary, having been a dedicated volunteer for 56 years.
She enjoyed camping and card playing with her sisters.
Dorothy was excellent at quilting and sewing.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by three daughters: Joyce Flynn and Darla Gerhard, both of Loganton, and Lois (Richard, “Sam) Oister of Mt. Pleasant Mills; her twin sister, Doris Lamey of Lock Haven; three sisters: Mary Washburn, Alma Seyler, and Alda Held, all of Loganton; two grandchildren, Heather and Adrianna Oister; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by four brothers: Raymond, Lynn, Glenn, and Harold Brungard.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1450 W. Valley Rd., Loganton with Rev. Karl Runser officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Evangelical Cemetery, Loganton.
Friends and family will be received at the church on Tuesday from 6 until 8 p.m. as well as on Wednesday from 10 until 11 a.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, c/o Mrs. Sandy Garverick, 179 W. Main St., Loganton, Pa 17747.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Donald G. Walker Funeral Home, Inc., 231 High St., Flemington.
Online condolences may be given by visiting www.donaldwalkerfuneralhome.com
