Dora McCauley Obituary

HANOVER Dora Jean McCauley, 75, passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2012, at her home following a period of declining health due to dementia. Born on March 8, 1937, in Mabie, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late Walter and Ina Reed Arbogast, and wife of Jack Lee McCauley, who died in 2007. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Kurtis McCauley; four brothers, Walter, Lloyd, and Harold Arbogast, and Robert Thompson; and three sisters, Edna Thompson, Mary Twist, and Ethel Lantz. She retired from Hanover Pen Corporation in 2002 following 15 years of service. She was a member of Bethel Assembly of God in Littlestown, where she served many years working in the children's church and will be remembered as the greeter at the door. She ministered to others through her special gifts of cards and hugs. Survivors include a son, Greg McCauley and his wife, Tonya of Spring Grove; two daughters, Gail Larman, and Faye Esquivel and her husband, Johnny, all of Hanover; six grandchildren, Matthew and Daniele McCauley, Angie Campo and her husband, Joe, and Sydney, Isabela, and Ian Esquivel; and two sisters, Martha Jones of Mabie, W.Va., and Bertie Durham of Davis, W.Va. The funeral will be held at 12 p.m. Tuesday, October 2, 2012, at Bethel Assembly of God, 1125 Frederick Pike, Littlestown, with Pastors Garry Sheaffer and James Ruddy officiating. Burial will follow in St. Paul's Dubs Cemetery in Hanover. The family will receive friends at a viewing from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday evening at Panebaker Funeral Home, Inc., 311 Broadway, Hanover. Memorial contributions may be made to Lutheran Home Hospice, 260 W. High St., Gettysburg,PA 17325. Expressions of sympathy may be shared by visiting www.PanebakerFuneralHome.com

Published by Evening Sun on Sep. 30, 2012.
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Dear Gail, Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. May your heart and soul find peace and comfort. Peace, Prayers and Blessings.

Barb & Ed

October 3, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Carolyn Boyle

October 2, 2012

Gail: I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. May loving memories comfort you today and always.

Andrea Niehoff Goodson

October 2, 2012

Greg, I am sorry for your loss. I am sure your Mom's good qualities will carry on in you.

Mike T-GSK-Pittsburgh

October 2, 2012

Greg, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Knowing you I'm sure your Mom was a wonderful person. God Bless, Bonnie Miller

October 2, 2012

Greg - I never met your mother but know that she raised a fine son. I wish God's blessings upon her and upon your family.

Brad Barker

October 1, 2012

Greg, Tonja, Matt, Danielle,
I was sorry to hear of your mother/grandmother's passing. She was a very kind lady. My thoughts are with you.

Annette (Roth) Staub

Annette Staub

October 1, 2012

Greg and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Patti Reaver

September 30, 2012

Faye.. keeping you in my prayers.. I'll have a hug for you when I see you, and as always a shoulder

Warmly,
Cathy

September 30, 2012

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