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DOROTHY HERTLEIN Obituary
DOROTHY (nee Doukas), age 75, on Jan. 29, 2015. Beloved wife of William R. Dear mother of Victoria Sirvydas (Victor), William A. (Carol), Valerie Reilly (Mike) and Robert J. (Kelly). Dear Mom-Mom of 8 grandchildren and G. Mom-Mom of 2 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Constance Douris and Paula Mahon. Relatives and friends are invited to call Tuesday 9:30 to 11 A.M. GALZERANO FUNERAL HOME, 9304 OLD Bustleton Ave. (below Welsh Rd.). Funeral Service 11 A.M. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to the Arthritis Foundation, PO Box 96280, Washington DC 20077.
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Memories and Condolences
for DOROTHY HERTLEIN
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Vicky Sirvydas
January 26, 2025
Mom, it´s been 10 years without my beautiful Mom and best friend. I miss you so much. How I wish I could just hear your voice or see your face. I know you are with me always and I am so blessed. I love you forever. Your loving daughter, Vicky.
Paula Mahon
January 26, 2025
10 years. Miss your smiles and your phone calls. Thank you for watching over all of us.
Vicky Sirvydas
January 27, 2024
Mom I miss you so much. Thanks for being with me everyday.
I can´t believe it´s been 9 years without my beautiful Mom. I love you with all my heart.
Paula Mahon
January 26, 2024
Can't believe it's just about 9 years since you've left us. Miss you and your wise words of advise. Thank you for watching over all of us.
Victoria Sirvydas
January 30, 2023
Mom I miss you so much. Words can´t express how much you touched all of our family. You were and always will be at the heart of us. 8 years went so fast. All my love to my wonderful Mom.
Love you forever Vicky
Paula
January 29, 2023
Thinking of you today. Miss you and your caring and funny ways. I'm sure you are welcoming John. Thank you for watching over all of us.
Paula Mahon
January 27, 2022
Missing your calls and your sweet voice.
Always in my heart !
Vicky Sirvydas
January 26, 2022
My loving Mom I miss you so much with all my heart. You live on in my heart forever. All my love forever your loving daughter.
Connie Douris
January 27, 2021
Miss all our times together. A wonderful sister. Getting together with all the family. Seashore vacations with you
and our families.
Connie Douris
Tricia
January 27, 2021
Awe Aunt Dot - I miss you and your little peanut head so much, your smile and your huge heart. You're in my heart always. Love your niece - Tricia
Paula Mahon
January 27, 2021
Miss your smile, phone calls and your laughter.
Paula Mahon
Victor Petsis
January 26, 2021
Gone to soon but always in our mind.
Victoria Sirvydas
January 26, 2021
Mom its been 6 years since we lost you and I miss you so much. I so much wish you were here with us but you are with me every day in my heart. You were and always will be the best Mom and friend any daughter could ever have. All my love forever.
Connie Douris
January 27, 2020
Miss you and the many happy times John and I had with you and Bill. Wonderful sister!!!
Love Connie and John
Victoria Sirvydas
January 26, 2020
Mom I miss you so much every day. You are the best Mom in the world. Its been 5 years and still feels like yesterday. I miss you and love you so much with all my heart. Your loving daughter forever Vicky
Vicky Sirvydas
January 26, 2019
Mom it's been four years since you went to heaven. It still feels like it happened yesterday. It is not the same without you. I miss you so so very much. I know you are with me all the time. You are our Angel. Someday we will all be together. I love you so much. Love forever Vicky
Vicky sirvydad
January 26, 2019
Mom it's been four years since you left us and it still feels like it just happened. I miss you so much but someday we will all be together. I know you are at peace. It is not the same without you but you are our angel who is with us every day. I love you so much. All my love forever Vicky
Victor Petsis
January 26, 2019
Never got to see you as often as I should have, thought of you a lot , I am sure are at rest now,
July 28, 2015
Six months and always thinking of you and the fun times our families had at the shore. Also our great times and vacations with you and Bill.
Love, forever.
Connie and John
Vicky Sirvydas
July 22, 2015
Mom its been 6 months and I miss you so much. It is a great loss to not have your love, conversation and holding me when I needed it.I miss your beautiful face and smile along with wonderful you. I can't believe you are gone. I think of you everyday and you are with me always. All my love forever. Vicky
Chester Mummau
February 15, 2015
My condolences and sympathies to the entire Hertlein and Reilly families. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss.
February 3, 2015
I remember all of the times you and Aunt Vick would take Amanda and me out shopping then out to eat afterwards when we were younger. I'm so thankful for all of the moments I got to spend with you. You're the most amazing person I've ever met, with the biggest heart. You always had a smile on your beautiful face no matter what. Always making sure everyone felt loved. We all love you so much and you'll be missed by so many mom-mom. Rest in peace angel. You're not with us physically, but you'll be with us in our hearts forever.
Love always, Andrea ??
February 3, 2015
I remember all of the times you and Aunt Vick would take Amanda and me out shopping then out to eat afterwards when we were younger. I'm so thankful for all of the moments I got to spend with you. You're the most amazing person I've ever met, with the biggest heart. You always had a smile on your beautiful face no matter what. Always making sure everyone felt loved. We all love you so much and you'll be missed by so many mom-mom. Rest in peace angel. You're not with us physically, but you'll be with us in our hearts forever.
Love always, Andrea ??
February 3, 2015
I remember all of the times you and Aunt Vick would take Amanda and me out shopping and out to eat afterwards when we were younger. I'm so grateful for all of the moments we got to spend together. You're the most amazing person I've ever met, with the biggest heart. You always had a smile on your beautiful face no matter what. We all love you so much and you'll be missed by so many people mom-mom. Rest in peace angel, you'll always be with us, not physically but in our hearts.
Love always, Andrea ??
Elsie Counterman
February 2, 2015
Bill and family,I remember Dot s love courage and strength. I will be praying for you all. God bless all of you.
Jennifer Hertlein
February 2, 2015
She was the most wonderful mother, grandmother, and great grandmother a family could ever ask for. We know she is our angel in heaven and is watching over all of us.
Bob & Mary Ann Sirvydas
February 2, 2015
So sorry for your loss she was a great woman and will be missed by all who knew her love to all the family at this time of sadness love Mary Ann and Bob
February 2, 2015
We will miss you very much. We have so many memories of your loving and caring ways and the happy times we shared with you, Bill and family. Loving thoughts of you will remain in our hearts forever.
Connie and John
Giuliana Lister
February 2, 2015
You were the best G Mom-Mom in the whole wide world!! I love you so much and miss you everyday. Love always, Giuliana xoxoxo
Natalie Lister
February 2, 2015
You were the best Mom-Mom in the whole world! We will miss you more than you will ever know. You were the most loving, caring, strong, thoughtful woman I ever known. Love you always and forever, Natalie, Giuliana, & Anthony xoxoxo
February 2, 2015
Val, we are so sorry for your loss. I know your mom was a very special lady from everything you say about her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Tom, Terri, Danielle, Tommy and Sean.
February 1, 2015
For many years, I've been blessed with the privilege to be included and been able to witness the love and affection shared between all members of your family, and of course, with Mr, and Mrs. Hertlein at the center of the wheel. Her presence will certainly be missed by all who loved her. My prayers are with the entire Hertlein family. Love, Kathy Hopkins
Tricia & Daryl Highfill
February 1, 2015
Aunt Dot,
We will miss you so very much. Your laugh, your love, your smile. Rest in peace. We love you.
Tricia and Daryl
February 1, 2015
I will miss you, and your smiling face. You always made me feel so happy and loved. You were a wonderful Aunt. Love, Carol
February 1, 2015
Mom you were the best mom anyone could ever have. I will miss our conversations on the phone every day but I will talk to you in my prayers.You will always be my little angel looking down on all of us and keeping us safe the way you did our entire life.I will always miss and love you. Love Valerie and Mike
February 1, 2015
You were the best mom anyone could have.I will miss our conversations on the phone every day but I will talk to you in my prayers.Thank you for giving me such wonderful life and the support you always gave me and Mike. I will always miss you every day of my life,Rest in peace. Love Valerie and Mike
February 1, 2015
I will miss you big sister. Your strength has been a model for everyone. Thank you for sharing love and laughter to all of us. My thoughts of you will always bring a smile. Love you always, Paula
February 1, 2015
Bill and family, very sorry for your loss, Dot will be missed by all. Have not seen the both of you in a long time.
Victor Petsis and family
February 1, 2015
To Val and family, your Mom was an inspiration to all who knew her. May the memories you share bring you joy and comfort. sincerely Elaine Smith and George Hyndman
February 1, 2015
I will miss you so much. You were the most wonderful and loving Mom and Best Friend a Daughter could ever have. Your strength and never ending love will be in my heart forever. I love you so much Mom. Love forever, your Dayghter Vicky.
February 1, 2015
I will miss you so much Mom. You were the most wonderful, loving Mother and Best Friend. Your exceptional strength and love for your family will be with us all. Forever in our hearts. Your loving Daughter, Vicky.
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