Doris J. "Anderson" Hoerner

Doris J. "Anderson" Hoerner obituary

Doris J. "Anderson" Hoerner

Doris Hoerner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Emig Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc on Aug. 2, 2025.
Doris J. Hoerner

DOVER – Doris J. (Anderson) Hoerner, 98, entered into rest at 4:08 a.m. on Friday, August 1, 2025 at York North Nursing & Rehab. She was the wife of the late Charles M. Hoerner.

Born April 2, 1927 in Harrisburg, she was a daughter of the late Laverne L. and Pauline G. (Bartell) Anderson.

Doris was a homemaker and longtime member of Grace Lutheran Church of Roundtown. She was a former member Union Fire & Hose Co. #1 Ladies Auxiliary, Dover. She enjoyed crocheting, making Christmas balls, adult coloring books, crossword puzzles and word searches.

Doris is survived by her daughter, Donna L. Ruppert of Myrtle Beach, SC; two sons, Arthur M. Hoerner of Dover and Bryan E. Hoerner of Hanover; five grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Curtis L. Hoerner.

Following cremation, services will be at the convenience of the family. Burial will take place in Susquehanna Memorial Gardens. Arrangements have been entrusted to Emig Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Dover.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 2595 Interstate Dr., Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

To share memories of Doris and condolences with her family, please visit www.emigfuneralhome.com.

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47 N Queen St, Dover, PA 17315

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