Dolly Yeager

Dolly Yeager obituary

Dolly Yeager

Dolly Yeager Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Fries Funeral Home, Inc. on Sep. 28, 2025.

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Dolly Faye Yeager, 78, of Mercersburg, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025 in

Mercersburg.

Born, June 28, 1947 in Chambersburg, PA, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Jessie

Peck Atherton.

Dolly attended James Buchanan High School and married Gene E. Yeager in 1965. Dolly loved

animals, spending time with her family, shopping, and watching QVC TV. She loved taking care

of her yard and enjoyed spending time at her home.

Dolly is survived by her husband of 60 years, Gene E. Yeager, a daughter, Debra Fries and fiancé

Randy Bushman, a granddaughter, Toshia Fries, and a sister, Betty Houpt.

Dolly was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Linda Yeager, and Bernard Atherton.

A private burial will take place at Spring Grove Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Dolly to the Antietam Humane

Society, www.antietamhumanesociety.org/donate

Arrangements by Fries Funeral Home Inc., Mercersburg, PA

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