Dorothy Burnell Scheibelhut, 87, 1820 Hunter Drive, Mechanicsburg, 17050 passed into Heaven April 4, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 31, 1931 in Moorefield, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Harry and Margaret (Wilson) Seymour.
Dottie, as she was so often called, is survived by her husband of 60 years, Gilbert E. Scheibelhut and six children: Ruthann Shoenfelt (Husband Dick), Connie Harness (Husband Eric), JoAnn Dorwart (Husband Darryl), Cindy Taylor (Husband Dave), Pam Dougherty (Husband John), and Gilbert E. Scheibelhut, Jr (Wife Karla).
In addition, she is survived by 16 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Dorothy loved children of all ages. Through the years, she helped raise and love many other children that came in and out of her life.
Besides nurturing many children, she was also very passionate about her flower gardens. She loved cooking, entertaining friends and family at frequent gatherings, crocheting, and bargain shopping. God’s gain is our loss.
Visitation will be Sunday, April 7, 2019, 5:00-7:00 p.m., and Monday, April 8, 2019, 10:00 a.m. with the Memorial Service to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 4685 Mt. Zion Drive, Enola, PA 17025. Graveside service will follow at Rolling Green Cemetery, Camp Hill.
