Born on September 28, 1931 in Sharon, PA to the late John and Carmella (Cinicola) Brake.
She is preceded in death by her husband Earl Sr., daughter Barbara, brother Tony Brake, sister Lina Brake, sister Mary Brake, sister Helen Brake, brother Ralph Brake, sister Edith Brake, brother Nick Brake, and sister Palmina Aldous.
She is survived by her children Lynne Campbell (Jeff); Jeanne Apel (Bob); Mark (Kym); Earl Jr.; Paul; John; Mary (Christine), 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Delores loved baking and cooking for family and friends. She was famous for her homemade pizza and frequently invited the neighbors for Friday night pizza party. She loved to travel with her husband Earl to visit family, especially her sister Polly in Tennessee. Polly was her last living sibling and passed away only eight hours before Delores. In her spare time, she loved watching her crime dramas and as an avid Pittsburgh Penguin fan, rarely missed a game on TV.
A visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00am on Tuesday January 25, 2022 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church; 225 Salt Rd, Enola, PA 17025. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00am following the visitation. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery; 1313 S York St, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to PA Breast Cancer Coalition, 2397 Quentine Rd, Lebanon , PA 17042.
