Dorothy J. Donatelli, 92, formerly of Tilden Twp., a resident at Keystone Villa- Fleetwood, died Monday, December 2, 2024 in Keystone Villa. She was the wife of the late Ralph W. "Bill" Donatelli, died February 25, 2005. They were married in the chapel at the former Brooks Air Force Base, San Antonio, TX, on August 11, 1956 and celebrated 48 years of marriage.

Born in Cuero, TX, she was the daughter of the late Cora Mae (Phillips) Tripp, wife of Huland Tripp; and Rufus Wofford, husband of Laverne (Cook) Wofford. She graduated from Harlandale High School, San Antonio, TX. Dorothy was an avid gardener, who loved to beautify her property with flowers; she enjoyed painting pictures and was self taught. She enjoyed music; oftentimes playing the piano and organ; collected dolls, and coins, was always cooking and baking for family; and was good at puzzles and crosswords. For many years, her family enjoyed trips to Texas to visit family, and the seashore, especially Port Aransas, Cape May and Wildwood.

She is survived by a daughter: Laurie D. (Donatelli) Riley, wife of William "Rusty" Russell Riley, Sinking Spring; a son: Gary W. Donatelli, North Wales; a grandson: Bryan A. Riley, husband of Katie, Fleetwood; and two great grandchildren: Levon J. and Hannah L. Riley. She is also survived by two half brothers: Jerry Tripp, husband of Polly, Houston, TX, and David Wofford, San Antonio, TX; and a half sister: Sharon (Wofford) Mihalic, wife of Mark, Jamestown, CO. She was predeceased by a sister: Nina Mae Wofford, age 2; two half brothers: Larry Tripp, and Jimmy Wofford, and a step-brother: Glenn Tripp.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00 am from Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., 223 Peach Street Leesport, PA 19533. Entombment will follow in Gethsemane Cemetery, Laureldale. A viewing will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 am in the funeral home. The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to the staff of AseraCare Hospice; and everyone at Assured Assistance, especially Jessica and Cathy, for the love and care shown to Dorothy. For online condolences, please visit www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com