Dorothy E. Shimmel, age 74, of Luthersburg, PA, died Thursday, August 6, 2020, at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital.
Born on June 23, 1946, in DuBois, PA, she was the daughter of the late LeRoy and Clara (Lingenfelter) Schoening.
On May 2, 1962, she married her husband of 58 years, Richard A. Shimmel, Sr. He survives.
Dorothy was a homemaker.
She loved going for long rides, baking, and above all, she loved to be with her family, especially her great grandchildren.
Dorothy is survived by her children: Richard A. Shimmel, Jr. and his wife Anna of Sykesville, PA, Betty J. Sebring & her husband Jamie of Sabula, PA, Benjamin L. Shimmel & his wife Colleen of Sabula, PA, and Greg P. Shimmel & his wife Jessica of Luthersburg, PA; 3 brothers, 2 sisters, 13 grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 2 step great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by an infant son; 2 grandsons, Josh A. Shimmel and Bradley E. Heffner; 1 step granddaughter, Brittany Sebring; 2 brothers, and 1 sister.
As per Dorothy’s wishes, there will be no public visitation and a private family service will be held.
Memorial contributions may be made to Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, 4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224.
The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences can be sent to www.baronickfuneralhome.com.
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