Dorothy S Meredith

Dorothy S. Meredith, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on March 15, 2025, at the Reading Hospital, leaving a legacy of love and devotion behind her. Born on October 5, 1927, in Bethel, Pennsylvania, she was a beacon of warmth and kindness to all who knew her.

Dorothy graduated from Robesonia High School in 1945 and dedicated many years of her life to serving others, first as a stay-at-home mom—her most cherished role—and later as a clerk at the Post Office.

Throughout her life, Dorothy embraced various hobbies and interests. She was a proud member of St. Thomas Church in Bernville, where her faith flourished and nurtured those around her. She was an active member of the 4H and dedicated her time to volunteering with Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts. One of greatest pleasures came from traveling, but above all, her greatest joy in life was spending quality moments with her children and grandchildren, which she treasured above all else. Her commitment to her family was unwavering.

Dorothy is survived by her loving children: Terry L. Meredith, husband of Carol; Linda L. Meredith; Rita M. Boor, wife of Tom Graver; and Michele R. Unger, wife of Rick. She was a proud grandmother of Christopher Meredith and his wife Christina, Zachery Meredith, Joshua Meredith and his wife Tabitha, Meredith Donaldson and husband Jason, Marc Dries and his wife Lindsay, and Steven Unger and his wife Heather, and cherished her role as a grandmother to 17 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin W. Meredith, with whom she shared 70 wonderful years of marriage before his passing in 2017. She also mourned the loss of her son, Edwin W. Meredith, Jr., who passed away in 1981, and her parents, George I., and Mary E. (Strauss) Groff, alongside her siblings, Gilbert Groff and Irene Bashore.

Dorothy’s smile and deep faith lit up the lives of many and will be dearly missed. A viewing will be held at St. Thomas Church in Bernville, 536 N Main St, Bernville, PA 19506, on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, followed by her funeral service from 11:00 AM.

Burial will take place in St. Thomas Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Thomas Cemetery, PO Box 71, Bernville, PA 19506

Kirkhoff Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.