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Dorothy Fielding Obituary
Dorothy F. (Lanning) Fielding, 93, of Bethlehem died on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem. Born in Bethlehem, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Henry M. and Minnie S. (Heyman) Lanning, and sister to the late William H. Lanning. She is the widow of John E. Fielding, Sr. who died May 20, 1978. A 1936 graduate of Liberty High School, Dorothy also graduated from Bethlehem Business College. In the mid-50s she was employed by Max Hess at Hess Brothers. Prior to her retirement in 1985, Dorothy worked for 25 years as a secretary to the Engineer of Tests in Fritz Engineering Lab at Lehigh University. From 1985 to 2007 Dorothy volunteered year-round in the Musikfest Office. Survivors: Dorothy will be lovingly remembered by her sons, John E. Fielding and his wife Louise of Bethlehem and David J. Fielding and his wife Lorraine of Brant Beach, NJ; three daughters, Patricia M. Fielding of Bethlehem, Lucille Emerson and her husband Thomas of Emmaus and Nancy Mikitka and her husband Joseph of Bethlehem; ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Services: Visitation will be at Connell Funeral Home, Inc. 245 East Broad St., Bethlehem, PA 18018 on Thursday, February 16, 2012 from 7 to 9 p.m. and St. Annes Catholic Church 450 Washington Ave., Bethlehem PA 18017 on Friday, February 17, 2012 from 9 to 10 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Following Mass the burial will be at Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem. Contributions: Memorials can be made to Holy Family Manor 1200 Spring Street Bethlehem, PA 18018. Online condolences may be made to www.connellfuneral.com.
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Larry Kisslinger
March 11, 2012
Fielding Family and Friends,
My deep sympathy to all. There must be very fond memories of Dorothy all will remember forever.
She served family and community all her life. God Bless her and may she finally Rest in Peace. Sincerely,
Faye Achey
February 17, 2012
Nancy,Lucille, and Pat, So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are going out to you and your families. Faye Achey
February 17, 2012
Nancy, Johanna, and Veronica -- I am sorry to hear about you Mother and Grandmother. You are in my prayers.
Judy Reese
sue shimoskie
February 16, 2012
Miss Fielding and family: so sorry to learn of the loss of your mother. Enjoyed seeing you with her at Holy Family, keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Sue, Evan and Noah Shimoskie
marybeth dreisbach
February 15, 2012
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. It was a privilege to have her as my neighbor. We enjoyed sharing a garden, flowers, porches. Inviting our families together. Thank you, Dorothy for being a good friend. You will be missed!
Marybeth and Roger Dreisbach
February 14, 2012
Thoughts of deepest sympathy are with the family in your time of loss.
I have precious memories of Dorothy at Musik Fest and of her birthday parties at Emmaus and Holy Family.
With deep respect.
Susie Reber
Tyler Reinhart
February 14, 2012
I will always remember seeing you on Miss Fielding's front porch during parades.
Jim, Lynn & Tyler Reinhart
February 14, 2012
Miss Fielding, Your family is in our prayers. Your mother will live forever through your memories.
February 14, 2012
Miss Fielding, I am sorry for the loss of your mother. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. Charlene Benner
February 14, 2012
Dear Pat,
Dave and I wish to extend our sincere sympathy to you and your family. You were such a devoted daughter to her and please know that she is now in the arms of our Lord. I loved her and always considered her my second Mom. May she rest in peace.
Joyce and Dave Silverblatt
February 14, 2012
Pat,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss you your mom. What a wonderful person she was, and a joy to see on Sundays. What a peaceful presence she always was. I admire your devotion to her. I will pray for your and your family because I am sure Dot is already in heaven watching over you.
Sincerely,
Gina
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