Dorothy M. Kauffman, 85, of Shoemakersville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 30, 2016. She is survived by her devoted husband of 65 years, John A. "Jack" Kauffman.
Born in Hamburg, she was the daughter of the late Nevin C. and Verna O. (Zweizig) Adam. Dorothy was a 1948 graduate of Perry High School and a 1950 graduate of Reading Business Institute. She was employed by Charles H. Haag Ford, Shoemakersville, which was owned by her father Nevin Adam. She also worked with her husband Jack for 38 years in managing their landscaping business. Dorothy was a skilled accordionist, playing with an orchestra throughout the area as a youth. She was an active member of St. Luke's Church, Shoemakersville, where she enjoyed singing in the choir for fifty years. Dorothy also taught Sunday School at church for two years. She enjoyed traveling but most of all loved her home, her family and sisters. Dorothy was a kind and loving member of the family and community. She will be missed greatly. Dorothy will find peace with her parents and son Paul.
Surviving in addition to her husband Jack are her loving children: daughter Donna L. (Kauffman), wife of Clyde Hepner, Howe, Texas; son Jack A. Kauffman, husband of Carol (Olock), East Greenville; granddaughter Michele L. (Kauffman), wife of Gregory Ferenchick, Pasadena, California; grandson Keith J. Kauffman, husband of Melissa (O'Brien), Lenhartsville; granddaughter Annie P. Hepner, Ft. Worth, Texas; grandson Noah N. Kauffman, Glenside, PA; and great-grandson Benjamin P. Ferenchick, Pasadena, CA. Dorothy is also survived by her five sisters: Marion Henne, Ruth Rhoads, Roselyn Yocum, Jeanette Dietrich and Cynthia Caretti. Dorothy was predeceased by her son Paul K. Kauffman, whose death in 1985 pained her greatly.
Services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 am from St. Luke's Church, Fifth and Franklin Streets, Shoemakersville, PA 19555. Burial will follow in Zion's Cemetery, Perry Twp. A viewing will be held in the church Saturday from 9:30 to 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be sent to St. Luke's Church, at the above address. Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., is in charge of Dorothy's arrangements. For online condolences, please visit, www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.