Ernest A. Dorshimer Jr. PEN ARGYL Ernest A. Dorshimer Jr., 81, of Pen Argyl, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, at Slate Belt Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was the loving husband of Marie A. (Hughes) Dorshimer. They observed their 56th wedding anniversary on Jan. 15. Born in Bushkill Township, PA, on Aug. 18, 1936, Ernest was a son of the late Ernest A. Sr. and Lizzie (Getz) Dorshimer. He attended Nazareth High School. Ernest was employed by the former Pfizer Inc. in Easton, PA, where he worked in the paint/pigment department for 15 years before retiring in 1992, as a custodian. Prior to that, he worked at various slate quarries in the region. Mechanically inclined, Ernest enjoyed working on cars and performing engine repairs. In addition to his loving wife, Marie, he is survived by two sons, Robert A. Dorshimer and his wife, Shirley of Saylorsburg, PA, and Terry L. Dorshimer of Pittsburgh; two daughters, Tammy Fessler and her husband, Chuck of Pittsburgh, and Diane Trapeni and her husband, David of Rutland, VT. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, two brothers, David Dorshimer and Lester Dorshimer and his wife, Heidi; a sister, Melody Dorshimer of Bushkill Township, and many nieces and nephews. Ernest was predeceased by a son, Joseph E. Dorshimer, in April, and a sister, Dora Lipyanic. A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements have been entrusted to the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Inc., Village of Moorestown - Bath, PA. George Bensing Funeral Home 2165 Community Drive Bath, PA 18014 (610) 759-3901
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Our sincere condolences to Marie and the Dorshimer family. Ernie will be a great loss to our family. May his soul be in peace.
Harvey & Ruth Frable
September 15, 2017
I will always remember what a good neighbor Ernie was to my dad Walt. Marie please accept my sincere condolences to you and your family. I pray that you may find comfort and strength through Jesus Christ our greatest hope.
Laura Caicedo
September 14, 2017
So sorry for your loss
Gwynneth Hughes
September 14, 2017
so sorry for your loss you all are in my thoughts & prayers !
Sandi Biggers
September 14, 2017
Marie, Robert, Tammy, Terry, Diane and their family Sorry about your loss. Had great memories with him and his sons. He was a good neighbor. where I lived on Broad st.
Charles Geake
September 14, 2017
No words can express....
My sincere condolonces and love!
Doreen (Lipyanic) Young
September 14, 2017
Thinking of you Aunt Marie and the entire family. May he rest in peace.
Prayers,
Darla & Ken
Darla Hart
September 13, 2017
Tammy so sorry to hear about your dad . May he RIP. God bless .
Sue Kresge
September 13, 2017
Bob I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. I just got a message from Shirl, can you know my heart goes out to all of you and all my love. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers. God bless all of you and amen.
Judy Millroy
September 13, 2017
Sorry to hear of your loss marie. I think of the many times during our even chats over our cb radio,s . between you and Ernie, the RedJp, Dead center,Dopey dolly,and so many others joining in, all the good times and bad these were the best. Well, Ernie it's time for you to sign off for the last time.
catch you in the heavenly radio waves.
RIP Ernie
Sally Pittenger
September 13, 2017
Our times together were such fun times.
Remembering Erine so loud and clear over our cb radio days. always enjoying the 21 radio club, all the laughter in the evening chat time, with you, marie, and the red jp, Dopey dolly, Dead-center,oh so many others.
Well, it's time Erine too sign off for the last time, RIP catch you in the radio waves up in heaven.
Sally Pittenger
September 13, 2017
Ashley so sorry for your loss! I know this year has been rough and know if you need to talk please reach out to me! You and your family are in my prayers at this difficult time.
Shelley Seip
September 13, 2017
Godspeed. May you rest in peace Ernie, You were always a good neighbor with a kind word & a good man. We'll miss ya Bud!
Scott Buskirk
September 13, 2017
Eternal rest grant unto Ernest O'LORD and let the perpetual light shine upon him. May he sit at the right hand of God and Rest In Peace. I will join the family and friends in prayer and remembrance in your time of grief.
Minister Vincent Murante
September 13, 2017
You will be greatly missed.
David Dorshimer
September 13, 2017
RIP Ernie!!! You will be greatly missed. Our thoughts & prayers are with the family!!!
Eunie, Diane, Paul
September 13, 2017
so sorry for your loss
William Hughes
September 13, 2017
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