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Edna Dautrich Obituary
Edna H. Dautrich, 76, formerly of Oley, passed away April 5, 2016, in Hearthstone at Amity, Douglassville, with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late James M. Dautrich who passed May 2, 1985.
Born in Oley Township, she was a
daughter of the late Earl D. and Laura K. (Hoch) Rhoads.
Edna worked as a day care assistant for various day care centers for 10 years, retiring in 2002.
She was a member of Salem UCC, Spangsville. At Salem, she was active with the women's guild, served as a Sunday school teacher and was on the women's visiting committee to the Bethany Children's Home. She was a 4-H leader for many years and a former Camp Fire Girls leader.
She enjoyed embroidery, needle work, reading, letter writing and was an Abe Lincoln fan. In her younger years, she played violin and loved attending concerts with the
Allentown and Ringgold bands.
She is survived by her daughters, Lorraine R., wife of Larry F. Valeriano Jr., Oley, Rev. Corrine R. Dautrich, life partner of Cindy Steele, Fleetwood; her grandsons, Marcus and Alex Valeriano; her sister, Ruth H., wife of Dale Umble; and her brother, Leon H., husband of Donna Rhoads.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 8, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. in Salem United Church of Christ, 307 Covered Bridge Road, Oley, PA 19547. Rev. Robert A. Witmyer and Rev. Wanda Craner will officiate. Interment in Spies-Zion Cemetery, Alsace Township. Viewings will be held at Salem UCC on Thursday, April 7, 2016, from 6:00-8:30 p.m. and Friday, April 8, 2016, from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Please remember Edna by making contributions in her memory to Salem UCC at the above address or Bethany Children's Home, 1863 Bethany Road, Womelsdorf, PA 19567.
The family would like to thank the staff of both Hearthstone at Amity and Caring Hospice for the care provided to her.
The Klee Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., Shillington is assisting the Dautrich family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edna Dautrich
April 8, 2016
Sorry to hear of Edna's passing! She was a good lady and she will be missed! Family are in my thoughts and prayers!
Dolores Hagge
Corrine Dautrich
April 7, 2016
Our family appreciates all the kind gestures of care and concern on our mother's passing. She fought the good fight, and finished the race, and is free from 42 years of diabetes! We have been blessed for all the years we've had her. God bless her.
Wendy Snyder
April 7, 2016
Dear Rhoads and Dautrich family,
I am so sorry for your loss and send deepest sympathies. Since my mother passed, Edna started sending letters and birthday cards to us. We loved receiving those letters and learning about what she was up to. She even sent us a photo album when she learned we had become grandparents. She told us "every grandma has to have a brag book!" I will always remember her smile and her caring ways. May you find comfort in memories of her! We are so sorry that we are unable to make it to her services, but know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Andrea Ganger
April 7, 2016
Dear Corrine and Lorraine and family,
My deepest sympathies as you mourn the loss of your mother. I am thankful for the time she gave as a 4-H leader; learning to sew is a skill I often use and think of her. Praying for you -
Andrea (Steffen) Ganger
Mindy Brosious
April 7, 2016
Lorraine and family,
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your mom. May she be at peace and may you find comfort in the many, loving memories you have.
Mindy Brosious
Linda Dutko
April 7, 2016
Corrine, Lorraine, & family,
So very sorry for your loss. Edna was one of my most valued friends since high school.She was so caring,kind,& never had a bad word to say about anyone. She has certainly earned her wings!
Linda and Gary Reinert
April 7, 2016
Lorraine, Corrine and Rhoads family
Our deepest sympathy to your families. She was a special person. May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends.
I always enjoyed talking with Edna when I would bump into her at the M & M Sandwich Shop.
Linda and Gary Reinert
Lori Yesenofski
April 7, 2016
Lorraine and Family,
Deepest Sympathy for the loss of your dear mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Lori Yesenofski
Cindy Reinhart
April 7, 2016
My sincere sympathy to your family. Your mother taught me a lot about life and love. She made a tremendous impact on my life and I will forever remember her. She was a very special person and loved everyone she came in contact with.
Kris Pothering
April 6, 2016
Lorraine, very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. You are in my thoughts & prayers.
Louise Wessner
April 6, 2016
Corrine! So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Take care. You will be in my prayers
Elaine and Larry Hafer
April 6, 2016
Sincere sympathy to Edna's family. We always think of Edna and Jimmy whenever I cook Jimmy's favorite dried beef and noodle recipe published in the newspaper. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Elaine and Larry
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