Dorothy L. Blessing, 88, of Ephrata, PA, passed away on August 10, 2017 from a brief illness at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John R. and Cecelia E. (Judith) Wimer. Dorothy was the wife to the late Walter B. Blessing who died June 2006.

She retired from JL Clark with 42 years of service. She enjoyed going to the beach at Ocean City, MD, doing puzzle books and spending time with her family. Dorothy was also an avid reader and Phillies fan.

Surviving are daughters: Cheryl A. Blessing, Jean (Al) Hartman & Nancy L. Wenrich; grandchildren: Shawnna (James) Gehman, Stephanie & Jessica Wenrich; step-grandchildren: Kristina Hamme & Jeremy Wenrich; great-grandchildren: Megan & Kaylee Gehman; twin sisters: Romaine A. Frymyer & Theresa L. Zander, and many nieces and nephews.

Dorothy was preceded in death by siblings: John M. Wimer, William J. Wimer, Richard Wimer, Mary E. Musser, Judith Houck, Jane E. Leed & Joan L. Bireley.

A viewing will take place from 6-8 PM on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 AM on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church, 320 Church Ave, Ephrata, PA 17522. Dorothy will be laid to rest at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604 or to American Heart Association, 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603.