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Dorothy Baer Obituary
She is survived by Son Scott and wife Christi of Lewes, Delaware; daughter, Heidi of Schnecksville, with whom she recently resided; and Holly, wife of David Thaler of Stroudsburg; granddaughters Nicole, wife of Nathan Hower, Samantha, wife of Troy Gibson, Emily Thaler and Faith, wife of Jacob August; great-grandchildren Peyton, Kendall and Avery Hower and Tenley and Elliott Gibson. Dottie's family would also like to thank the staff of Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehabilitation, especially everyone on C-3 for the loving care they provided for Dottie.
Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Fr. Eric J. Gruber and Deacon Jack C. O'Connell on Thursday November 16, 2023 at 11:00 am in Saint John Fisher Catholic Church 1229 Third Street, North Catasauqua, PA 18032, where her viewing will begin at 10:00 am. Interment will follow in Saint Andrew Catholic Cemetery in North Catasauqua, Pennsylvania.
For those who wish to honor Dottie with a memorial contribution, her family suggests a donation to either the Cedarbrook Residents Activity Fund 350 S. Cedarbrook Road, Allentown, PA 18014 or Shiners Hospitals for Children 2900 Rocky Point Drive Tampa, FL 33607 or online at www.lovetotherescue.org Thank you kindly.
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Kelly Frantz Seibert
November 24, 2023
So sorry for your loss. I remember coming over to her house when I was little. Our condolences to Scott, Heidi, and Holly. My she rest in peace.
Sue Baer
November 21, 2023
Dear Scott, Heidi,Holly, so sorry about your Mom, I always loved her. she was a great sister in law and Aunt to me and Andrea, I'm really glad to have known her! Love to all of you! Love, Sue Baer and Andrea Folkenroth
Christel Appleby
November 14, 2023
Dear Scott, Heidi and Holly,
I am saddened to hear of your mother´s passing. Dottie was one of my favorite people at the Middle School. I always enjoyed talking to her whenever I´d be in the library and the library was never the same after she retired. I missed her.
I´m sure you have many wonderful memories of your mom. May they comfort you at this difficult time.
Jay Bateman
November 14, 2023
I'm very sorry to hear that Dorothy has passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time.
Diane Martin
November 12, 2023
My sincere sympathy to your family at this time.
Joe and Diane Martin
Colleen Kloiber
November 12, 2023
I had the wonderful joy of working in the Whitehall Middle School with Dottie. Just the absolute sweetest lady you would ever want to meet. Also had lots of fun on Ladies night out with the Middle School gals. RIP my dear friend.
Matt O'Connell
November 12, 2023
My condolences to your family. I had your mom back in middle school at the library. I still have the year book she signed her name in for me (have a great summer) she wrote. She was always very kind and nice to all the students she saw. My dad is Deacon Jack O'Connell. I still remember her being an assistant with Mr. Emanual.
Anita Dreisbach
November 12, 2023
Our condolences to the family of Dottie, our dear friend and classmate, at Catasauqua High School, Class of 1954. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Anita Dreisbach, for the Class of 1954
Joseph Buesgen
November 12, 2023
May the love of friends and family, plus so many wonderful memories carry you through this time of sorrow.
Dottie was a mainstay of the library and co-worker of mine at WCMS for many years. I best remember her friendly demeanor , quick smile and laugh, and sense of pride and dignity she brought to her calling.
My most sincere sympathy and prayer goes out to family and close freinds of Dottie.
Rhonda W
November 11, 2023
Scott, Heidi and Holly I am very sorry for your loss. Your mother was a great woman with a wonderful sense of humor. She always dressed so stylishly too ❤. I’m hoping the love of your friends and family help you through this difficult time. Sending all my love, Rhonda
Pam Nester
November 11, 2023
Dottie was part of my Whitehall-Coplay Middle School "family" during the many years that I worked there. I will always remember her kind smile and friendly conversation. My heartfelt sympathy goes to her children Scott, Heidi, and Holly (my former students) and their families. Love to you all,
Pam Nester
Jennifer
November 11, 2023
Dorothy loved getting her hair done....she will be missed...sorry for your loss
alison fuschetto
November 11, 2023
The Baer family,Your mom was such a great lady. I knew her for many years as a student and then years later she became my customer in my salon. She talked about her family and always was so proud of all of you. Her grandkids forsure are her world and so happy she saw a little boy join the girls who she just loved. I know she is so happy now and is at peace. I will miss my friend but I know she is pain free. Love you all, Alison Fuschetto
BJ Wiezik
November 10, 2023
Our sincere condolences to Scott and his family during this difficult time. Love BJ and Steve
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