Dorothy J. "Dot" Hemmerle, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, entered into the presence of the Lord Jesus peacefully at Country Meadows in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on February 6, 2025, at the age of 93.

            Born in East Greenville, Pennsylvania, to the late Raymond and Glenna (Christman) Heimbach, Dorothy lived a life of faith in God and of love, grace, and unwavering dedication to her family.

            Dorothy graduated with high honors from East Greenville High School in 1949, where she was a proud drum majorette in the school band. Pursuing her passion for education, she attended Kutztown State College, majoring in Elementary Education during the fall of 1949. It was also during this season of her life, in her early 20s, that she put her faith and trust in Jesus as Lord and Savior. 

            Dorothy's early career included working as a secretary at I.B. Heimbach and Son and also refining her poise and presence at the Philadelphia Modeling and Charm School. Her commitment to excellence and attention to detail also saw her serve as a bookkeeper at Perkiomen National Bank and in the advertising department at Hess Brothers.

            In September 1958, Dorothy married the love of her life, Robert G. "Bob" Hemmerle. Together, they shared 45 wonderful years of marriage filled with laughter and companionship, until Robert went to be with the Lord in November 2003. As a dedicated homemaker, she created a nurturing and loving home, faithfully raising her children in the Christian faith.  Dorothy's love for and generosity toward her family were unmatched, and she took immense joy in their accomplishments and happiness.

            A beloved church member at Living Hope Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Dorothy was blessed by the friendship, support and prayers of this dear community of faith. 

            Dorothy is survived by her loving children, Patrice Brisbane (D. Scott), Chet Hemmerle, and Dave Hemmerle (Virginia); her brother, Larry Heimbach; her sister, Lorraine Lamberton; grandchildren, Samantha, Randi, Douglas, Sarah, JP, Tessa and Camille; and great-grandchildren, Hannah, Madalynn, Brian, Austin, Benjamin & Duncan. In addition to her parents and husband, she is predeceased by her siblings, Frances Gendebien, Myrtle Pirnik, Joyce Whiteford, Jeannette Harwick and Raymond and Gordon Heimbach.

            Funeral services to celebrate Dorothy's life will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Mann-Slonaker Funeral Home, 222 Washington St., East Greenville, PA 18041. Burial will follow at New Goshenhoppen, East Greenville, PA. Friends and family are invited to a viewing beginning at 11 a.m.

            In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Samaritan's Purse at www.samaritanspurse.org.