Dorothy R. Yeager, 96, formerly of Lititz and Ashland, died Monday, October 10, 2011 at Lancashire Hall. Born in Duncannon and raised in Ashland, she was the daughter of the late John and Sarah Crick Rudy.

Dorothy graduated from the former Ashland High School. A homemaker, she was the wife of late Evan O. Yeager for 61 years before his death in 1998. She enjoyed crocheting and reading. Dorothy was the oldest living member of Simpson United Methodist Church.

Surviving are her 3 daughters, Claudia, wife of Pat Hannon, Salisbury, MD, Dorothy, wife of Keith Hinkle, Lititz, PA, and Roberta, wife of the late Glenn Richards, Gordon, PA, 9 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren and her brother Ralph, husband of Lois Rudy, Duluth, GA.

A Viewing will take place 10-11 AM, and the Funeral at 11 AM, on Thursday, October 13, 2011, at Simpson United Methodist Church, 119 E. Biddle St., Gordon, PA. Interment in Christ Church Cemetery, Ashland, PA. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 717-560-5100