Dorothy May Bruderer
Dorothy May Bruderer
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Dorothy was born in Philadelphia, PA to her late parents, Raymond Leroy Steves (United States Navy) and Florence Riddell Steves. She retired at Camp Lejeune, NC, as a contracting supervisor with Civil Service and served in the United States Marine Corp Reserves.
Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband Walter J. Bruderer, siblings Eleanor, Betty and Raymond, and grandson Jordan. Survivors include her loving children, Donna Bierly (Sherman), Walter (Diana), William (Patty) and Robert (Bridgett) and six grandchildren Shane Bierly, Shauna Bierly, Cheyanne Bierly, Ryan Bruderer, Macie Bruderer and Lilliana Roberts, and loyal Elsie.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at Jones Funeral Home, Jacksonville.
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