Mrs. Dorothy M. Faupel, 91, of E. John St., Bedford, passed away at 3:50 AM , Wednesday, January 14th, 2015 at her home, surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Faupel was born in New Buena Vista on Thursday, March 29, 1923, the daughter of the late William and Pearl (Hillegass) Egolf.
Mrs. Faupel is survived by Daughter- Jacqueline wife of Terry Moxley, Bedford; Granddaughter- Aimee wife of Monte Steed; Grandson- Andrew Hicks; Grandson- Matthew husband of Melissa Hicks; Granddaughter- Annie wife of Barry Dinnocenti; Grandson- Matthew Moxley; Granddaughter- Meredith wife of David Henderson; Brother- John husband of Jean Egolf; Sister- Gladys wife of William Goughenour and nine great grandchildren, Courtney, Emma, Cameron, Madison, Ashlyn, Rylan, Jackson, Gavin & Maris. Dorothy is also survived by these special people; Tom Kline, Karen Brantner, Donna Hartsock, Nancy Cessna, Vicki Roose & Sandy Herman. She was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Jack, on April 20, 2014; daughters Judith on April 12, 1993 and Charlotte (wife of Harry Sleighter) on August 19, 2001, a brother, Paul Egolf and a sister, Marian Earnest.
Dorothy graduated from Schellsburg High School in May of 1941 and married her sweetheart, Jack on December 20, 1941. She was a member of the St. John's United Church of Christ. Dorothy was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend and she will be greatly missed.
A funeral service will be held at Geisel Funeral Home, Bedford at 12 Noon on Friday, January 16th, 2015 with Rev. Joseph Puleo officiating.
Interment will be held at Bedford County Memorial Park.
Friends are invited to call on Friday from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the funeral home in Bedford.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Bedford County Special Olympics, PO Box 287, Bedford, PA 15522.