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Dorcas Transeau Obituary
Glenville, PA - On Friday, March 12, 2021, at the age of 94, Dorcas L. Sipe Transeau passed away peacefully and entered God's eternal care surrounded by her adoring family at home. She was the wife of the late Robert Sipe, who passed in 1972, and Thomas Transeau, who departed in 1989.
Due to circumstances surrounding the pandemic, there was a long delay in planning Dorcas' memorial. A public service in celebration of her life is now scheduled for 11:00am on Saturday, August 14th at Trinity United Church of Christ, and will be followed by fellowship time. The church is located at 116 York St. in Hanover PA, 17331.
Born on March 18, 1926, in Spry, Dorcas was the daughter of the late Charles H. and Katie N. (Krout) Hamberger. A woman of strong faith, she was a devoted member of Trinity UCC and earlier, of Jefferson UCC. As a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Dorcas cherished her family and loved spending time with them. She lived her life simply, with quiet determination and grace, always demonstrating warmth, kindness, empathy, and patience. Dorcas relished the art of letter-writing, and corresponded regularly with so many distant friends, family, and homebound church members. She was a member of the Jefferson Volunteer Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary, where she assisted during their Dutch Supper fundraisers for many years. Dorcas worked countless hours as a dedicated volunteer for more than 25 years at the Cross Keys Village - The Brethren Home Community Stamp Project. She also served as a beloved weekly visitor within the Homewood at Plum Creek nursing home over the course of 20 years.
Dorcas is survived by her daughter, Judy Steinke and husband, Steven of Glenville; two granddaughters, Kate and husband Ben of London, UK, and Emily and husband Nathan of Hanover; four great-grandchildren, Holden, Adelaide, Elliot and Evelyn, and sister, Gladys Eby. She was preceded in death by her son, Rev. Dr. Lawrence Sipe, as well as six brothers and two sisters.
Dorcas' family wishes to express heartfelt thanks to the staff members of Compassionate Care Hospice of Camp Hill, PA for their aid and support.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Dorcas' name to Trinity United Church of Christ in Hanover.
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June Jordan Precious Spot Doug Smith
August 22, 2021
She was a very caring Loving person friend of all Thanks for listening befriending our Mom Blessings Love Praise Thanks Amen .
Susan James
July 25, 2021
Dorcas must be the lovely friend of my mother, Gladys Miller. I never knew her last name but over the years at the Brethren Home my mother shared meals and bus trips and working on stamps with Dorcas. She was a beloved friend to my mother. My dear mother developed Alzheimer´s and was no longer allowed to take bus trips. She went to Heaven in March 2008.
When I read the obituary I really think that Dorcas must have been my mother´s dear friend. Bless you all and cherish your beautiful memories of your mother.
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