Robert C. "Bob" Dorney

1925 - 2018

Robert "Bob" Cleon Dorney, 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 24. Born in Dorney Park, Pennsylvania, to Warren and Mabel (Stauffer) Dorney, Bob is survived by his wife of 22 years Hazel Sherry Dorney and his three children and their spouses: Craig Dorney (Sue), Faye Dorney Madgitz (Harvey) and Keith Dorney (Katherine). Also there are four step children, E. Vincent Sherry (Noreen), Anne Ecker (Christian), Colleen Dooley (Peter), and Thomas Sherry (Anne). He was predeceased by his first wife of 44 years, Audrey Ryback Dorney. He leaves behind five siblings: brothers William and Richard Dorney and sisters Jean Walk, Betty Grey and Nancy Steltz. His also has six grandchildren, six great grandchildren and eight step grandchildren. Bob had a long and illustrious career as the President and General Manager of Day-Timer, the time diary company formerly based in East Texas, Pennsylvania. The family business, Dorney Printing, was started as a hobby by father Warren while Bob and his siblings were teenagers. The entire family, including Bob's mother Mabel, worked in the business. Bob's participation was interrupted by World War II, when he was assigned to print top secret documents for the new B-29 bomber. His newfound lithography skills were instrumental when he returned to the family business, which was soon merged with Day-Timer. Day-Timer continued as a strong family run business, providing thousands of jobs for Lehigh Valley. Bob retired in 1988 after serving as Group Manager of the Direct Marketing Division for Beatrice Companies, Inc, which acquired Day-Timer in 1972. The Dorney family has a long history in the Lehigh Valley. Bob's great great grandfather, Solomon, founded Dorney Park in the late 19th century. Even though the park was sold in the early 1900's, the park's name remained, and the family continued to live within the park's confines for many years. In addition, the village of Dorneyville was named for the four brothers who settled on the corners of what is now the intersection of Cedar Crest Boulevard and Hamilton Boulevard. Bob was well known for his kindness, work ethic and generosity. Over the years, Bob has given freely of his time and talents to many civic, religious and charitable organizations and causes and held numerous positions with Lancaster Theological Seminary. He would give the shirt off his back to anyone and is fondly remembered and loved by many. Memorial Services with military honors will be held on Friday, May 18, 2018 at 12 Noon at Cedar United Church of Christ, 3419 Broadway, Allentown, PA 18104. Visitation 10:30 to 12 Noon in the church. Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lancaster Theological Seminary, 555 West James Street, Lancaster, PA 17603.