Dorothy F. Seiz, age 98, of 701 Rouse Avenue, Youngsville, Pa., died on July 28, 2013 at the Rouse Home in Youngsville, Pa. She was born December 23, 1914 in Hatfield, Pa., a daughter of the late Henry B. and Lanie K. Finnemeyer. She and her husband lived in Little Marsh, Pa. for over thirty years before moving to Youngsville in 1991. They were members of Saron Lutheran Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Carl H. Seiz, who she married on June 24, 1936 in Adamstown, Pa., and who died in March 1994; three brothers, Lester K. Finnemeyer, Lawrence K. Finnemeyer, and Harry J. Finnemeyer; two sisters, Margaret F. McArthur and Beatrice K. Finnemeyer; daughter-in-law, Judith L. Seiz and great-grandson Shawn C. Seiz. She is survived by her son, C. Gary Seiz, Warren, PA; her daughter, Lucinda (Marcus) Briggs, Russell, Pa.; four grandchildren, David (Ellen) Seiz, Warren, Pa., Lori (Brooke) Buckner, Hatfield, Pa., William (Lynn) Shultz, Sheffield, Pa., and Matthew (Susan) Shultz, Golden, Co.; five great-grandchildren, Jennifer and Thomas (Beth) McCarty, Rebecca Seiz and her companion Michael Johnston, and Lillian and Haven Shultz; two great-great-grandchildren Michael and Isabella Johnston; sister-in-law Shirley Finnemeyer; and several nieces and nephews. Dorothy considered graduating from Mansfield University in 1972, forty years after graduating from Hatfield High School, as her greatest achievement. She was happiest when she was sharing her passion for music with others and considered her experiences teaching elementary school students in the Northern Tioga School District to enjoy and perform music, as the highlight of her long and varied life. She will be remembered fondly by her loved ones and those whose lives she touched with her talent, creativity, enthusiasm, and sense of humor. A memorial service will be held at Saron Lutheran Church in Youngsville, Pa. on Friday, August 2, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Mark Fischer, Pastor, officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the memorial service. Interment will be in Hatfield Lutheran Cemetery, Hatfield, Pa. at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations may be made to Saron Lutheran Church, N. Main Street, Youngsville, Pa. 16371, the Friends of the Rouse, 701 Rouse Avenue, Youngsville, Pa. 16371, or to Hospice of Warren County, 2 Crescent Park, Warren, Pa 16365. The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, Pa. has been entrusted with arrangements. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
What a wonderful friend Dorothy was to my mother! Dorothy brought out the girlish, fun side of my mom like no one else could. Friday night dinners out, driving to Hatfield, crocheting and crafting together, they made it all an experience!
I imagine them,together in heaven continuing their friendship, Dorothy making angelic music,
Our sincere sympathy to all, No matter how old or ill, losing your mother is a very hard thing to bear, we will be thinking of you and praying for you in the days to come.
Thank you for your kind and comforting words. I know that you and I will carry our mother’s best selves in our hearts forever. We are very lucky to have had them. Cindy
Dorothy was one of the sweetest ladies I have met. I met her when she came to live at Rouse Suites where I was employed. She always had a smile on her face and hands danced on those piano keys. She is with her best friend and her Saviour
Thank you for your kind comments. Mother appreciated your friendship so much. I know she liked to stop and visit with you as she passed your station. You always had a smile to brighten her day.
I will truely miss caring for Dorothy she was such a joy to take care. She made me smile every time I saw her. She had a wonderful soul that showed even in her last days. My thought are with you as you lay her body to rest for her soul is with God.
Thank you so much for your tender care of my mother. Your kind attention to her meant more than words can say. You have a very important job. Thank you for doing it so well.
It’s been a LONG time since I have seen her. I am now 46, she taught me music in elementary. The one thing that does stand out in my mind was her patience with all of us, and she always had a smile. The world would be a much better place with ladies like this. Thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.
Rodney, I believe I remember my mother mentioning your name! How very kind of you to remember her so sweetly. I have an album filled with pictures of those wonderful programs you all put on together. Keep a song in your heart!
We loved to listen to Dorothy in the restaurant in Little Marsh as we ate our dinner. She was a wonderful organist and we sorry to see ladies of her caliber. Obviously her Lord and Savior gave her a better offer in His house. Time to move on, Dorothy, but you surely will be missed down here yet for a little while.
Thank you for your memory of my mother. You made me smile. She loved sharing her musical abilities. Her funeral will be a celebration of her homecoming.
What a talented and great lady Dorothy was. She was always so supportive of the music program at Saron and we received many encouraging words from her.
My sympathy to the family!
Thank you for your kind words. Mother always appreciated your musical ability too!
Hi Cindy, I really don’t know how I came upon this site. I was missing Mom mom and occasionally I type in her name and see what comes up. Today it was this, the remembering of your mother. I remember Aunt Dorothy’s giggle. She always seemed to be happy. I have been living in Bahrain for the past 3 years and believe it or not, I have thought of you a few times. I wonder where and how you are. I think Aunt Joy told me you are quite the spinner and and knit beautiful things. I met my second cousin, Bill Turner, while here. It was wonderful being introduced to family from so long ago. I think I had only seen him one time at Mom mom Finnemeyer’s house. I remember Gary laughing and his wife smiling, I don’t remember her name. My email address is throughthegate@hotmail.com if you would like to write me. I would love to hear from you. God bless you, Sue