Dolores I. West, 93, of Palmer Township, died Tuesday, December 24, 2024 in Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital. Born September 15, 1931 in Butztown, she was the daughter of the late Walter F. and Irene J. (Paulus) Dornblaser. Her husband, Richard T. West died in 1999. Dolores worked at Bon-Ton, Palmer Township, until retiring in 1993. Prior to that she worked at Straup’s Pharmacy and Magnetic Windings. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, Easton. She was the treasurer for several Easton Area School District PTA’s and was a member of AARP.
Surviving are two daughters, Debra Hockin and Robyn Van Norman; a son, Gary West; four grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother, Walter Dornblaser, Jr. and a sister, Carolyn Lucykanish.
Services will be private with interment in Northampton Memorial Shrine. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital – Nursing Education Fund. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Toni and Scott Santee
December 29, 2024 at 10:04 am
Our deepest condolences to Dolly’s wonderful family. She was the sweetest lady around and her smile and upbeat spirit will be missed forever. May she rest in peace.
Peggy and Mike
December 30, 2024 at 4:29 pm
Debbie, Robyn and Gary
So very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Aunt Dolly I will always remember our talks on the front porch. You and uncle Dick are together again. ❤️
Jill and Gene Koose
December 30, 2024 at 5:52 pm
Dolly was such a wonderful lady. She always had a smile on her face and a kind word to say. We are sending our deepest condolences to all of her family. May her memory live on in your hearts forever.
Cindy Crouse / Sparks
January 1, 2025 at 6:51 pm
Debbie, their are no words for the loss of a mother!
Tom & Marianne Hess
January 1, 2025 at 7:10 pm
We are very sorry for your loss, may she rest in peace.
Ann (Nixon) Thomas
January 1, 2025 at 9:01 pm
Debbie, Robyn and Gary,
I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. I have so many great memories of your mom – growing up down the street and spending so much time at your house. Your mom was a special person and a great neighbor!! You are all in my thoughts and prayers!!!
Bill Guffy
January 2, 2025 at 3:32 pm
So sorry for your loss my friend 🧡