Dorothy M. Buckwalter Fegley

Dorothy M. Buckwalter Fegley, born Sept. 28, 1933, passed away peacefully Monday in the company of her loved ones in St. Luke's Hospital, Allentown.

She gracefully carried herself and was strong willed and focused on healing up until the end. She wanted nothing more that to return home to enjoy the company of her family, friends and loved ones. She was looking forward to her regularly attended bowling league and seniors' group.

She devoted her life to her family and loved ones, always upholding a caring and resilient character. Her personality and soul will be deeply missed by many.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Fegley; sons, Jeffrey, James, Oliver (Ray) and Clayton Fegley; brothers, Lloyd, David, Raymond and Carl Buckwalter; and sisters, Grace Baxter and Irma Sager.

Dorohty was born in Narvon to the late Ralph and Catherine (Shelly) Buckwalter.

She is survived by sisters, Ruthann Bensing, Terre Hill; and Pearl Schulze, Narvon; a brother, Paul Buckwalter, New Holland; daughters, Sheila Leitzel, Tennessee; and Karen Williamson, Barnesville. Also survived by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

She was a proud member of Faith United Church of Christ, Delano, Rush/Ryan Senior Citizens, as well as a member of the Ladies Auxiliary Quakake Fire Company.

A viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until noon Monday at Lamar Christ Funeral Home, 31 Mahanoy Ave, Tamaqua.

Immediately following the viewing there will be a graveside service in Sky-View Memorial Park, Hometown.