BORN

1921

DIED

2019

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Cocklin Funeral Home, Inc. - Dillsburg

30 North Chestnut Street

Dillsburg, Pennsylvania

Dorothy Kerstetter Obituary

Dorothy J. Kerstetter, 97, of Mechanicsburg, passed away Friday, February 8, 2019, at Country Meadows Retirement Community, Mechanicsburg. She was the widow of Lt. Col. Elbert S. Kerstetter, whom she married in August 1942. Dorothy was born May 19, 1921, in Harrisburg the daughter of the late William F. and Fannie F. (Rose) Bierbower. She graduated from John Harris High School Class of 1939 and worked for the Bell Telephone Co. in Harrisburg before joining her husband who was in the military service. Dorothy joined her husband in Texas in 1943 where he was a flight instructor. For the next 28 years she assumed the roll of a military wife, moving 25 times, 6 overseas locations. Her retirement home was established in 1971 in Mechanicsburg, PA. Her children were born in Hamilton Field, CA, Sioux City, IA, and Bangkok, Thailand. After retirement in 1971, she was a volunteer in the Monroe Elementary School Library for an additional 28 years. She is survived by two sons, Keith S. Kerstetter (Judy) of York, Kent S. Kerstetter (Valerie) of Dillsburg; one daughter, Kyle S. DeFilippo of Carlisle; four grandsons, Kris S. Kerstetter, Alex S. Kerstetter, Luke M. and Drew S. DeFilippo; one great-grandson, Brennan Kerstetter; two step-great-grandsons, Jeffrey and Mason Cornman; and several nieces and nephews. Dorothy was preceded in death by a brother, William F. Bierbower. Services will be held Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at 11:00 am in the Cocklin Funeral Home, Inc., 30 N. Chestnut St., Dillsburg. Burial will be held in the Ft. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. A visitation will be held Wednesday from 10-11 am at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Residential Hospice, 900 Century Dr., Ste. 201, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. An online guestbook can be signed at www.cocklinfuneralhome.com www.pennlive.com/obits

Published by Patriot-News from Feb. 9 to Feb. 10, 2019.
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We grieve profoundly when someone we know and love is not there to say hi anymore. Dottie was that someone. I will always remember her sweet sweet demeanor.

Carol Kerr

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February 12, 2019

We want to extend our deepest sympathies to Dorothy's family and friends. She and Bert were cherished neighbors for many years.

Kathy and Mike Green

February 12, 2019

My heartfelt sympathies go out to your family during this difficult time. I hope the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring much comfort. Just knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.

Lizz

February 11, 2019

Kyle, Luke and Drew, Our deepest sympathies are with you on the loss of your beautiful mother/grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Anita Wasko

February 10, 2019

It was my honor to know Dorothy ! Beautiful soul !

February 9, 2019

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