Dorothy “Dott” E. Nunamaker, 81, of Sugarcreek Township, died Monday, May 14, 2012 at her home.
She was born August 18, 1930 in Kittanning to Robert D. and Mollie (Dimmitt) Rhea.
She was retired from the United States Postal Service as a Rural Carrier for the Freeport Post Office.
She was a member of the Slate Lick United Presbyterian Church and for many years attended the Union First Presbyterian Church in Cowansville. She was also very active in the Kaylor Grange.
She enjoyed baking and won many cooking awards. She prepared many wedding cakes over the years.
The family noted that on the day of her death, a double rainbow was spotted over Dorothy’s house. This brought great comfort, feeling it was signifying that she was safely home with God.
She is survived by her brother: John (Betty) Rhea of Newnan, GA; a sister-in-law: Sara Bauman of Baltimore, MD; a brother-in-law: Bernard “Ben” Hetrick of Meridian; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Lloyd Nunamaker, and sister Claire Hetrick.
Friends and family will be received from 11AM until the time of a Memorial Service a noon on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at the Snyder-Crissman Funeral Home in Cowansville. The Reverend Mary Marks King will officiate.
Interment will take place in the Slate Lick Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Union First Presbyterian Church in Cowansville or Slate Lick United Presbyterian Church.
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