Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania
Joseph E. Dorshimer PEN ARGYL Joseph E. Dorshimer, 54, of Pen Argyl passed away, Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at St. Luke's Hospital, Anderson Campus. Joe was the husband of Claudia (Karsten) Dorshimer, they celebrated 34 years of marriage on Feb. 4, 21017. Born in Easton, Nov. 9, 1962, he was the son of Ernest and Marie (Hughes) Dorshimer of Pen Argyl. Joe was a 1981 graduate of Pen Argyl High School and served in the U.S. Army and National Guard. He was employed by Shawnee Inn, Shawnee on the Delaware, in property management. He also worked for Fox Racing of the ARCA Racing Series at Pocono Raceway. He was active in the dog play group at VCAAVH Animal Hospital, Pen Argyl, and was a former member of the Lehigh Valley Quarter Midget Association, where he helped his oldest grandson, Cole, race quarter midgets. In addition to his wife, Claudia, and parents, Ernest and Marie, he is survived by two daughters, Nicole L. Heinlein and her husband, Pete, of Virginia Beach, and Ashley R. Dorshimer and her companion, Nicholas Kennedy, of Nazareth; three grandchildren, Cole, Carsten and Cillian; two sisters, Tammy Fessler of Pittsburgh, and Diane Trapeni of Rutland, VT; two brothers, Robert A. Dorshimer of Saylorsburg and Terry L. Dorshimer of Pittsburgh; nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at 11 a.m. at the Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC, www.ruggierofuneralhome.com, 126 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Pen Argyl. There will be viewing hours Monday beginning at 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Tuesday beginning at 10 a.m. until time of services, all at the funeral home. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Pen Argyl. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be offered to AWSOM (Animal Welfare Society of Monroe), 3129 Godfrey Ridge Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. Ruggiero Funeral Home LLC 126 Pennsylvania Ave. Pen Argyl, PA 18072 (610) 863-5750
Claudia and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. We got to know Joe and Serena at puppy play. His presence will be greatly missed!
Jeff and Carol Rice (Hoss too!)
April 18, 2017
Eternal rest grant unto Joe O'LORD and let the perpetual light shine upon him. May he sit at the right hand of God and Rest In Peace. I will join the family and friends in prayer and remembrance during your time of grief. I pray you remain strong.
Minister Vincent Murante
April 18, 2017 | Belton, SC
A good friend, with a heart the size of Texas..
Mark
April 15, 2017
To the entire Dorshimer family
So sorry to hear of Joe's passing way to young. RIP
Tammy Ross
April 15, 2017 | Wind Gap, PA
Claudia, Serena and family. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Joe was person with such a big heart. He always talked about you, his daughters, and grandchildren. There is a big hole in our hearts. His presence will be so missed at play group.
Laura, Gucci, and Savannah Schnitzer
April 14, 2017 | Bangor, PA
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lori Morris
April 14, 2017 | Lakeland, FL
Nicole, Pete and family
We are so very sorry for your loss. We send prayers to help comfort you during this difficult time and hope that your love and memories ease your grief in the coming days.
Love,
Dan & Michelle Henry
Dan and Michelle Henry
April 14, 2017 | Pensacola, FL
Claudia and family.
Words can't express what you are going through. Joe will be deeply missed by those who were friends and loved him. Sending prayers to you and your family in your time of sorrow.
jacqueline olsen
April 14, 2017 | Blakeslee, PA
Sorry to hear about Joseph May he Rest in Peace
Prayers for all the Family
Sandra Biggers
April 14, 2017 | Amarillo, TX