Obituaries
Cristene S. Dormer, 48
April 12, 2020
Cristene Sue Dormer, 48, of Quarryville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 12, 2020. Her and her husband, Joseph “Joe” M. Dormer were high school sweethearts, and have been together for 13 years, getting married 6 years ago, this past January 11th.
Born in Lancaster, she is the daughter of Donald F. and Patricia A. Wilson Hess of Quarryville. Cristene graduated from Solanco High School in 1990 and was a 1995 graduate of Goldey Beacom College where she earned a BS in Business Administration. She was the co-owner, with her husband Joe, of Habanero Joes Exceptional Salsa, found in many markets throughout central PA. She had previously worked in the IT Dept at Solanco High School from 2008 to 2017 as well as at Ursuline Academy in Wilmington, DE from 1992 to 2008.
Cristene was a member of Zion UCC of New Providence where she served on church consistory from 2010 to 2013 and was a youth group leader from 1990 through 1992.
She was instrumental in starting and keeping the social community of Date Night for the past 10 years and co-hosted it’s accompanying podcast and YouTube channel for the past 3 years. She loved to cook with Joe for family and friends as often as she could. She enjoyed scuba diving, snow skiing, riding motorcycle with Joe, video scrapbooking, traveling and camping. She loved to go to any beach with her husband and children. Her favorite beach was Assateague Island.
In addition to her husband and her parents, Cristene is survived by her children: Rachel Dormer, Coleton Eller, and Catherine Dormer; her grandchildren Emma Jo Stanley and Willie E. Stanley IV; her brother David Scott Hess, her brothers and sisters in law: Jennifer Dormer, Donald Dormer IV, Elizabeth Dennison, Paula Dormer, Greg Dennison, and Martha Zook Hess. She is also survived by her in-laws Mary Dormer and Don Dormer III.
Memorial services will be held for Cristene S. Dormer, who passed away on April 12, 2020, at the Church of The Apostles, 1850 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, PA on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 11AM. Safety precautions such as wearing masks and observing social distancing will be required for all who wish to attend.
Please make contributions in her memory to the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom, 822 Guilford Ave., Box 127, Baltimore, MD 21202-3707.
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Condolences to the Family
April 24, 2020
I’m very sorry to hear about chris’s passing. I can’t even imagine what you must be going through . If you need anything. Please dont hesitate to contact me.
Jim Campbell
April 21, 2020
Dear Don, Pat and Family,
We we’re so saddened to learn of Christene’s passing. She always had a great smile for everyone. We think back of the good times at Zion, and the beautiful addition she made to Keri’s wedding. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this very difficult time. Her body may have passed but the love she had for all of you will remain in your hearts forever.
Don and Peg Raugh
April 21, 2020
Dear Joey and family,
Just wanted to say we are thinking of all of you and praying for strength in this difficult time. A beautiful life shared with all of you and to be honored. We love you!
Snyder Family,
Uncle George, Aunt Lois, Steve, Jen, Tyler, Hailey, Sierra, Erick, Anjali, Jeremy, Lisa, Mylee, Aubri
April 20, 2020
Sounds like her life was so adventurous,! I’m happy that her memory and spirit are always going to be with you guys now♥️
Love,
Jess (Joe’s sister)
April 19, 2020
Dear Dan and Pat, Joe, Coleton, Catherine and Rachel,
Christine was a ray of sunshine wherever she appeared. Her bright smile and generous ways will be greatly missed. Praying for peace and guidance from Our saviour for All.
Love, June and Richard Shultz
April 19, 2020
So sorry to hear this. My thoughts go out to you, your family and your extended family
Nhoj Poor
John Roop
April 19, 2020
So sorry for your loss. She was very special.
Mike & Cyn
April 19, 2020
Joey, my deepest sympathy as t the loss of your precious wife. My thoughts and prayers for you and your children are sent with love.
Marie Peticca
April 19, 2020
Joe, I was so sorry to hear about Cristene. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Michelle Trimble (Cisco)
April 19, 2020
Joe,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and Prayers go out to you and your family.
Kevin Slater
April 18, 2020
Joe – my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Your love is eternal and memories never go away. Praying for your peace.
Dianna Rohweder
April 18, 2020
I’m so sorry Joe! You two were so kind to me during the 8 years I was crossing guard at the school! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️
Marsha
April 18, 2020
Dearest Joe and family i send my deepest heartfelt sympathies to yall my God send his angels to wrap you in love and give you all the comfort you may need I pray for yall in my prayers condolences and sympathies Melissa Lewis
April 18, 2020
Dear Joe, Pat, Don, David and Martha:
Our sincere sympathies, thoughts and prayers to all of you at this very difficult time.We will always remember Chrissy as a beautiful, young girl, full of energy and life. May God strengthen and keep you in his arms for continued strength and faith. God Bless you all.
In loving thoughts,
Christine and Ed Smolenski
April 18, 2020
Dear Joe and family
We didn’t have the pleasure of knowing your wife but can imagine what your going through, it’s got to be hard on all. God is with you through all of this and he will guide you through to find comfort and peace. You do have memories that will be there to sustain you and the family from now on. Let God be your guide and a family that loves and remembers her will get all through. So sorry for your loss.
Marcia and Barry Patton
April 18, 2020
She will always be with you. My heart goes out to all of you.
Helen O’Planick
