Doris was born in Rochester, New York on February 15, 1925 to Edwin and Anna Engel. She married Lester E. Bellinger in 1947 in Rochester, New York. Doris and Lester were married until Lester’s passing in August of 2004.
Doris worked as an instructor at Eastman Kodak in Rochester, New York for 15 years.
Doris enjoyed gardening, reading, walking, cooking, and baking apple pies.
Doris is survived by her daughter, Linda Brixius (Mike) and her sister, Betty Smith, as well as one grandchild; Chris Peralta (Emily), and one great-grandchild; Jordan Peralta.
Doris was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, her parents, and her son, John Bellinger, who passed away in 1998.
Services will be held at a later time.