Dorothy J. Lerch, 81, of Harrisburg, went home to the Lord Friday, October 14, 2011 in the Palmyra Nursing Home. Beloved wife of the late Harry S. Lerch and loving mother to her late son Michael H. Lerch. She is survived by her two grandsons, Kristofer (Jennifer) Lerch and Michael Lerch; two great grandchildren, Kristiana Joy Lerch and Michael (“Mikey”) Lerch and step-great granddaughter, Alicea J. Carpenter; and her daughter-in-law, Wanda Lerch. She will be sadly missed by all in her extended family.
She was a retired secretary from the Harrisburg School District.
Memorial Services will be held 1:00 PM Friday, October 21, 2011 in the Neill Funeral Home, 3501 Derry St., Harrisburg. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Family and friends will be received from 12:30 pm to time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3211 N. Front St., Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110.