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Dolores Silvius Obituary

84 years of age and former resident of Breinigsville and Hokendauqua, passed away peacefully on Monday March 2, 2020 at Whitehall Manor, while receiving loving care along with Lehigh Valley Hospice. Born in Catasauqua to the late Oliver W. Resh, John Schlosser, Sr. and the former Lillian Leabold, she was the wife of Charles H. Silvius for 65 years. She was a member of Faith Ev. Lutheran Church in Whitehall, and attended Faith Church in Trexlertown. Dolores was a 1953 graduate of Whitehall High School, and enjoyed being a homemaker. Surviving beside her husband are daughters Charlotte McFarland and her husband Irvin, Roxane Berghold and her husband Michael, and Lorraine Kressley; grandchildren Holly with Jeremy, Matthew and Gabriela; great grandchildren Kylie and Lily; brother Oliver "Bugs" Resh and his wife Angela; sister in law Angela Schlosser; along with nieces, nephews and extended family. She was predeceased by infant twin sons Matthew and Michael and her brother John Schlosser, Jr. Services will be 11:00 am Monday March 9, 2020 in the Gilbert Funeral Home, 444 Pershing Boulevard, Whitehall, PA. 18052, located 1 block south of the Fullerton Ave. exit of Route 22, where her viewings will be 5:00 to 7:00 pm Sunday and 10:00 am until service time on Monday. Interment will follow in Arlington Memorial Park, Whitehall. Memorial contributions honoring Dolores may be presented to The Alzheimer's Association 399 Market Street Suite 102 Philadelphia, PA 19106 www.alz.org or Lehigh Valley Hospice PO Box 4000 Attn: Development Office Allentown, PA 18105

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Published by Morning Call on Mar. 5, 2020.

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Jeffrey & Darlene Miller

March 8, 2020

So sorry to hear about Aunt Dolly our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family!

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Ann (Alesick) Mercadante

March 6, 2020

Dear Charlotte, Roxanne, and Lorraine-

So very sorry to learn of your mother's passing. Please accept my condolences. May you find comfort in the days ahead.

Kathy Alesick

March 5, 2020

Dear Silvius Family . . .

You are in our thoughts and prayers. Deepest sympathy on the loss of a kind soul and wonderful lady.

Bonnie Winch

March 5, 2020

Dear uncle Chip, Charlotte, Roxanne, Lorraine and family,
Larry and I are very sorry for your loss. Aunt Dolly was such a joy. We always enjoyed visiting with her. She was so full of smiles and kindness, and will be greatly missed by all.
Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God place His healing hands upon your heavy hearts and give you peace in the coming days. We pray that each day He lightens your hurt and in time your hurt will be replaced with happy memories.
Find peace in knowing that one day you will be together again.
We love you all very much.
Larry and Bonnie

Linda Wehr

March 5, 2020

Charlotte and Family I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in my Thoughts and Prayers!

Sue Bellucci

March 5, 2020

Charlotte and Family;

I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. God's blessings.

Sue

Alex Gomez

March 4, 2020

Condolences to the family, thank you for allowing me to take care of her during her last days.

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