Dorothy L. Sipling

January 19, 1928 - February 18, 2017

Dottie Sipling, 89, of Rheems, Pa passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at St. Anne's Retirement Community in Columbia. Born and raised in Marietta, she was the daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Grove) Blymier. Dottie was employed by Wyeth Laboratories, and loved her job so much, she had to be coerced into retireing at the age of 65. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, going on bus trips, finding antique treasures at auctions, and spending time in the mountains and Williamsburg, VA. Dottie will always be remembered for her abundance of energy, love of conversation, good sense of humor, and outgoing, friendly personality. She was a loving and supportive wife, mother, and grandmother who always put her family first. Dottie was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Sipling, son, Bobby Sipling, two sisters, Nancy Madara and Helen Swingler, a brother, Bob Blymier, and her "favorite son-in-law", Jeff Diem. Dottie is survived by her daughter Nancy Diem, two grandchildren, Katie (partner, Scott), Christopher (fiancee, Brielle), and a brother, Bill Blymier. Her family would like to thank the  "Williamsburg Gang"  who supported her throughout her stay at St. Anne's with regular visits and lunch dates. They would also like to thank the first floor staff, at St. Anne's Retirement Community, for the  compassionate and loving way they cared for her. A memorial service will be held at Christ Lutheran Church,133 E. High St. Elizabethtown on February 27th at 11:00 AM. Friends may greet the family from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Christ Lutheran Church, Christian Education, 133 E. High St. Elizabethtown, PA 17022.