Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Dorothy Speck Obituary
Dorothy Sarah Speck, 95, passed away August 9, 2017 in her Shillington residence.
She was predeceased by her first husband Harry Aldinger in 1967 and her second husband Roy I. Speck on December 29, 2011.
She was born in Reading on April 30, 1922, a daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Weaver) Schwambach. Dorothy loved to knit, shop, word search puzzles and, most of all, enjoyed visiting her family, and her late brother Charles "Babe" were very close. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Joyce E Ebersole, widow of Kenneth, of Mohnton and Patricia Ann Hoyer, of Mohnton, 7 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.
Services will be Wednesday August 16, 2017 at 2p.m. in Auman's Inc Funeral Home 390 W Neversink Rd., Reiffton. Burial to follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park. A viewing will be Wednesday 1-2p.m. in the funeral home.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Speck
6 Entries
Shawn Martz
August 14, 2017
Mommom I will never forget all the fun times we shared whether at your house or down at Joyce's. I know a lot of people say there is no such thing as a perfect person but that is not true because you are. You loved angels which makes sense because you were one to everyone. You were always happy and you never judged anyone which I always admired about you. I'll never forget the time you let me stay with you for awhile and we sat and talked about anything and everything for hours. Although I will miss you in person I no your spirit is always with me. I love you so much and I know that you are in heaven catching up with the rest of the family. Rest In Peace beautiful.
Shirley moyer(Amole
August 13, 2017
D0T was the sweetest person I have known when I was a teenager friends with her daughters Joyce and Pat. I am so glad I had the time to visit her before God had taken her away, I will miss you Dot. You'll always be in my heart. You will be missed.
Linda Hildebrand (Napiecek)
August 13, 2017
Dorothy was a wonderful Aunt to me. As a teenager, I loved spending time with her, Roy and their Boston Terrier (Princess) and visiting my Grandmother Helen. She taught me how to crochet, showed me the value of vitamins and made the best chocolate chip cookies though she thought she added too much butter one time, they were the best I've had. She earned her wings for Heaven. Bless her soul.
Jimmy Lafferty
August 13, 2017
One very special Lady. Always thinking of others. Made me feel welcome to the family.You will be missed.
Beverly Lafferty
August 13, 2017
Mommom,The sweetest,caring lady I know.Thank you so much for Asam and me happiest childhood memories.We'll always have them memories and more.I've missed you for the last 10 1/2 yrs.,but next time we see each other it will be for eternity.Love you with all my heart mommom.R.I.P. Bevie
Lisa Martz
August 12, 2017
To my mom mom always beautiful on the inside and out! Love you for eternity. Love Lisa and Paul
Showing 1 - 6 of 6 results
Make a Donation
in Dorothy Speck's name
Memorial Events
for Dorothy Speck
How to support Dorothy's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Dorothy Speck's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
