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Doretha Kummer Obituary

Devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Doretha Ann Logan Kummer, 89, of Meridian passed peacefully into God's arms Monday.
She was born on May 5, 1925, in Butler to the late Howard and Doretha Means Logan.
Doretha worked at Butler High School in the Food Service Department until her retirement in 1990.
She was a member of the Meridian United Presbyterian Church.
Her love for family gatherings was enjoyed by all those who sat at her kitchen table and enjoyed her home-cooked meals. She enjoyed gardening and had beautiful African violets.
Doretha is survived by her three sons, Russell L. Kummer and his wife, Martha, of Butler, Ronald L. Kummer and his wife, Carol, of Lancaster, Ohio, and David H. Kummer and his wife, Penny, of Meridian; her daughter-in-law, Nancy Kummer of Butler; her 10 grandchildren; her 13 great-grandchildren; her three sisters, Norma Jean Vensel and her husband, Howard, of Butler, Margaret Chambers and her husband, Pete, of Karns City and Faye Ellen Martz and her husband, Milton, of Chesapeake, Va.; her sister-in-law, Phyllis Logan of Dillsburg; and a number of nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry S. Kummer Jr., who she married on Jan. 6, 1943, and who passed away on June 20, 1989; her infant son, Richard Kummer; her son, Dennis Kummer; her two brothers, Benjamin and Harold Logan; and her two sisters, Helen Kastelic and Nancy Dietrich.
The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to Kathy Kummer, RN, and the staff at the Lowrie House for their kind and compassionate care.
Kummer- The friends of Doretha Ann Logan Kummer, who passed away Monday, March 9, 2015, will be received from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, 124 E. North St., Butler.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., Butler, with the Rev. Stephen M. Franklin officiating. Burial will take place in the Rose Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., Butler, PA 16001.
Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.

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Published by Butler Eagle from Mar. 9 to Mar. 10, 2015.

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Patricia Murdick

March 13, 2015

Doretha's son's and families
So sorry to hear of the loss of your sweet mother.Her smile was so prescious. Russel and Martie we are so glad we had lunch with the two of you, Doretha,Norma Jean and your son last summer. Our thoughts and prayers are with your families.

Reid & Barbara Double

March 12, 2015

To Doretha's family ~ she was such a sweet, happy lady and I sat by her in church and enjoyed talking to her ~ she will be so missed and loved... please know that our thoughts and love are with you! Hugs from us, wish we could be there to give them to you.

Norene Stephenson

March 10, 2015

To Doretha's family: I have such good memories of being with your family many years ago. Your mother was such a wonderful lady and I extend my heartfelt sympathy. May God comfort and bless you all.

Donna Shook ~ Merritt

March 10, 2015

Kummer boys,

Grief can be so hard ~ special memories help us cope! It has been years, but I sure remember all the fun times we used to have getting together at each other's homes for a family visit. Gee, life is so fast lived, but I remember the fun times well. Our parents were friends and together often. Your parents (as were mine too) so much fun and enjoyed life. Your mother will be missed! Hugs to all!

March 10, 2015

I also remember those days playing at Scutz's house. Especially playing in the basement and the field in their back yard.

Amy Martz-Ehrhart

March 10, 2015

I will always remember being at Scutz's house to play PoKeNo with Grandma Logan and the rest of the family.

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