Dorothy Jean (Hissem) Sheffler, 84, of Rock Hill, S.C., formerly of Blairsville, passed away quietly Friday, Oct. 23, 2015, at her residence, surrounded by family. Born Dec. 18, 1930, in Penn Township, she was the youngest of six children, to Winfield C. Hissem and Edna May (Laughner) Hissem. She was a 1948 graduate of Derry Township High School. Dot married Paul H. Sheffler April 27, 1948. They enjoyed their 48 years together raising two daughters, camping, traveling and working in their upholstery shop until they retired to South Carolina in 1993. He preceded her in death Feb. 23, 1996. Also preceding her in death were her parents; five siblings, Clyde Hissem, Grace Klingensmith, Jay Hissem, Virginia McNaughton and Merle Hissem; son-in-law, Ken Huffman; and her canine companion, Baby Bear. Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Rhonda K. Huffman, of Rock Hill, and Kimberly Griffith (Gary), of Bowling Green, Mo.; three grandchildren, Kenny Huffman, of Fayetteville, N.C., Brent-Alan Huffman, of Cocoa, Fla., and Shannon Doak (DJ) of Blairsville; three great-grandchildren, Andrew, Cameron and Zeke Doak; her other canine companion, Scooter; several sisters-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews. Dorothy had a variety of interests throughout her life and often took time out of her schedule to provide special care for those in need. She enjoyed cooking and visiting with family and especially looked forward to her favorite holiday, Thanksgiving. In her later years, she greatly enjoyed her pets and traveling.
- from the "Greensburg Tribune Review" of 29 October to 6 November 2015
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Paul Harold Sheffler
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