Dorothy H Dickert

Dorothy H. (Hiegley) Dickert, 97, of Topton, died on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 in The Lutheran Home at Topton. She was the widow of Clyde W. Dickert, who died on December 14, 2009.

Born in Bethlehem, Dorothy was a daughter of the late Edward F. and Emma R. (Chamberlain) Hiegley. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Topton, and a former member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Richlandtown. Mrs. Dickert was a graduate of Liberty High School. She was employed as the Office Manager by Hartman Insurance Agency, Quakertown, for 12 years. Prior to that, she was employed by Bell Telephone, working as a Bell Girl in Quakertown. Dorothy was a member and past Worthy Matron of the former Quakertown Chapter 319, Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed needlepoint and puzzles.

Dorothy is survived by 2 Sons, Ronald C., husband of Phyllis M. (Gogel) Dickert, Whitehall, John W., husband of Anita L. (Lakis) Dickert, Allentown; 4 Grandchildren; 2 Step-Grandchildren; 4 Great-Grandchildren; 5 Step Great-Grandchildren; 2 Step Great-Great Grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Dorothy was predeceased by her Husband, Parents, and a Sister, Pearl (Hiegley) Wintersteen.

Dorothy's body was donated to Humanity Gifts Registry, Hershey, PA, to help with the education of medical students. A private graveside service be held at later date in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Allentown.

The family requests contributions be made in Dorothy’s memory to Grace Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, One South Home Avenue, Topton, PA  19562. Arrangements are by the Ludwick Funeral Home, Topton, PA.