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Dorothy E. Metz

January 14, 2017

Dorothy E. Metz

Dorothy E. Metz, 90 of Forks Twp., PA died Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Gracedale. Born December 4, 1926 in Bronx, NY she was a daughter of the late Fred and Anna (Stangl) Hoferer.  Her husband, Morris D. Metz died in August of 2016. A 1945 graduate of Morris High School in Bronx, NY, she was employed by the Easton Area Athletic Department from 1962 to 1993 assisting four Athletic Directors: Ben Everitt, John Maitland, Bob Kearn and Bob Shriver. Coach Shriver once stated: “From a coaching standpoint, Dot did everything for you before it had to be done. Dorothy was almost invisible because she never made a mistake.” In 1993 she received the Easton Area Schoolman’s Association Community Service Award and in 2016 she was an EASD Wall of Fame Inductee.

She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church where she had been treasurer of the LWML and was a member of the Parent Teacher Student Association and the Forks Twp. Emergency Squad. She had also served as Secretary for the Lehigh Valley Chapter of Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge.

She is survived by a son Douglas Metz, a daughter Deborah Zarate and her husband Vincent all of Forks Twp., PA; a sister: Frederica Muller of Stirling, NJ; 5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren and 2 step-great-grandchildren.

Services are 10 AM Friday, (Jan. 20) in Faith Lutheran Church, 2012 Sullivan Trail, Easton, PA with visitation 5:30 to 7 PM Thursday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Interment is in Forks Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, 2012 Sullivan Trail, Easton, PA 18040.

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  1. Sue Gardner

    January 15, 2017 at 5:40 pm

    Deb and family,

    I’m so sorry for your loss. I know how special your mom was to you, and how you were so patient and kind, and took such wonderful care of her. I’m sure the wonderful years of memories will be a comfort to you as you grieve. Sincere condolences.

  2. Christine Couch and Family

    January 16, 2017 at 3:18 pm

    Dear Debbie, Doug, and families,
    We are so sorry to read about your mom. She was a great lady. God only takes the best! Much sympathy, many blessings, and strength to get you through this difficult time. May your faith keep you strong. God bless you all. With love, Chrissy, Greg and children

  3. Mace Bittman

    January 17, 2017 at 11:35 am

    Dear Doug,

    Pam and I are sorry for your loss. You were so great in taking care of her and dad. Now they’re together up there in heaven.

    In our Prayers,

    Mace and Pam

  4. Dick & Nancy Musselman

    January 17, 2017 at 7:03 pm

    Dear Doug, Debbie and Family;

    It was very sad to learn of your Mother’s passing. Dottie was a wonderful lady, generous, outgoing and she had compassion for others. She complimented your Dad and they made a great couple. Now they are reunited in heaven. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of great need.

    Dick & Nancy Musselman

  5. JIM TOMASELLI

    January 18, 2017 at 9:18 am

    Doug, sorry about the news, my thoughts & prayers are with you.

    Jim Tomaselli

  6. Bill Slopik

    January 18, 2017 at 11:20 am

    To Deb, Doug and families. I was very saddened to hear of your moms passing. It has truely been a rough last year for your family. Your Mom was a Mom to all the kids from the old neighborhood and will be remembered for always being nice to all and fair to all also. I spent many days at her house and always felt welcome like one of the family. Best wishes for you all

  7. Linda Fisher

    January 18, 2017 at 1:00 pm

    To the family of Dot Metz, I send my deepest condolences.

    She was a great person and she will be sadly missed by all those who knew her.

    My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

    Sincerely,
    Linda Fisher

  8. Barbara Seifert-Sigmon

    January 19, 2017 at 12:15 pm

    Doug, Deb and Family,
    I was sorry to hear about Dottie’s passing. I do feel good that she is at peace and reunited with her wonderful husband forever. My sincere sympathy.
    Barb Seifert-Sigmon, Bethlehem, PA

  9. Lisa Seher

    January 22, 2017 at 7:41 pm

    Dear Doug, Deb & Family,

    My heartfelt sympathy for your loss – I was lucky to have met your Dad and Mom several years ago. He always had Dottie close to his thoughts and his heart. I witnessed how he could make her smile and it was obvious the two were inseparable. It’s a blessing that they’re now together again.

    Sincerely,
    Lisa Seher