Dorothy Reiner

Dorothy Reiner, 87 years of age, a cherished mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 23, 2025, while a guest at St. Luke’s Manor in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. She resided on Plane Street in Weatherly, Pennsylvania.

Born in Highland, PA, on Friday, April 22, 1938, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Benjamin Sr. and Catherine (Malletz) Gelezinsky. She was a 1956 graduate of Weatherly High School.

A devoted member of Our Lady of Lourdes R.C.C., Dorothy lived a full life centered around family and community. She was a talented seamstress who found joy in quilting and crocheting, and she also enjoyed ceramics, puzzles, and was an avid reader. Known as a doting "Granny," she never missed an opportunity to attend her children and grandchildren’s sporting events and school activities. Dorothy loved a good card game, enjoyed dancing and listening to music, and was a terrific baker who made holiday decorating an annual event to look forward to.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years, Ronald W. Reiner; her sister, Cecelia Gower; and her brothers, Benjamin, Vincent, and Stanley Gelezinsky.

She is lovingly remembered by her surviving family: daughters Susan A. Sarosky and her husband John, and Brenda M. Parise and her husband Christopher; son Craig M. Reiner and his wife Lori. She also leaves behind her sister, Genny Macurak; grandchildren Joshua Reiner, Luke Reiner, Lynea Reiner, Erin Daily and her husband Brian, and Shannon Sarosky and her husband Brian Dubble; great-granddaughter Summer Daily; sisters-in-law Elaine, Ellen and Kerrie Gelezinsky and Dorothy Adams; brother-in-law Al Gower, along with many special nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Dorothy's name on Saturday November 29, 2025 at 10am from Our Lady of Lourdes, 318 Plane Street, Weatherly PA 18255 friends and family may call Friday evening from 6-8PM at the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home, 211 First Street, Weatherly PA 18255.

Interment will be in Union Cemetery Weatherly, Pennsylvania.

Memorials in Dorothy's name can be made to a charity of your choice.

Online condolences or a fond memory of Dorothy may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com