Dorothy M. Pifer

Dorothy M. Pifer, 95, of Berwick, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Berwick Retirement Village II. She was born February 2, 1923 in Briar Creek Township, a daughter to the late Donovan and Ethel Mae (Erwine) Belles. Dorothy was a graduate of Berwick High School in 1940. Her working years included employment at ACF and Lady Ester. She enjoyed camping, gardening, riding motorcycles, and swimming. Dorothy was a member of the Evansville United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School and was the Children's Coordinator. She also belonged to the Evansville Grange and was a member of the Senior Circle and a volunteer at the Berwick Hospitial Center. Surviving Dorothy are her son, Marvin Pifer and daughter, Judy A. Pifer, both of Berwick. Also surviving are grandsons: James Pifer and Eric VanPelt, great-grandsons: Riley and Isaac Pifer, and brother, Marvin. E. Belles of VA. As well as her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband , Oscar in May of 1990, and an infant brother, Richard. Dorothy's funeral is 11:00 AM Wednesday, December 12th at the Kelchner-McMichael-Baker Funeral Home, 119-121 E. 3rd St., Berwick. Friends may call at the funeral home from 10:00 AM until time of the service. Pastor Robert Rice will serve as the officiant. Burial will follow at Elan Memorial Park. Contributions in Dorothy's memory can be sent to the Evansville United Methodist Church, 8 Lights Road, Berwick, PA. 18603.