Dorothy Schadel

Dorothy "Dot" Hoffman Schadel, 88, of Dalmatia, passed away at home on September 14, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born in Jackson Twp, Halifax, PA on November 9, 1935, a daughter of the late Margaret P. and Robert L. Hoffman. Dot was a very active member at St. Luke's UCC of Malta, where she served as a Sunday School Director, Bible School Director and a member of the Church Choir, which she loved. She also stepped up as a leader in the kitchen at the Gratz Fair and for events at the Church. Dot was president of the Women of the Susquehanna Charge (WOSC) for a number of years. Dot and Butch were co-owners of Schadel's Service Station in Dalmatia for 30 years while expanding through the creation of RDS Auto Supplies.She was on the Board of Directors of the Lower Northumberland County Motor Club and a long time member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed watching her birds at her feeder, playing a mean hand of cards and dominoes and baking for friends and family. The family would like to thank the invaluable home care aides Patricia Laudenslager, Mindee Graham, Ida Anderson, Chelsea Heeney, Jane Gray and several others who became part of the Schadel family, as well as Homeland Hospice who supported and comforted the family during this difficult time. Dot is survived by her husband Russel "Butch" Schadel; three sons, Rodney (Yolanda) Schadel of Dalmatia, Scot Schadel of Florida, Jerry (Jeff) Schadel of Georgia; daughter, Bonnie (Debra) Schadel of Dalmatia; two grandsons, Dustin (Lynnette), Brandon; great-grandson, Skylar; great-granddaughter, Carter; two sisters, Nancy (Earnest) Troutman, Kay Rebuck; three brothers, Larry (Devona) Hoffman, Carl (Francis) Hoffman, William (Ruth) Hoffman. She was preceded in death by brothers, Robert, Clarence, Harold, Jack, and Ray, sisters, Mary Black and Jean Enders. A viewing will be held on September 20, 2024 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at St. Luke's United Church of Christ, Malta. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 20, 2024, at 11:00 am at the St. Luke's United Church of Christ, Malta. Interment will take place in the Saint Luke's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Luke's UCC, 837 Mahantongo Creek Rd, Dalmatia, PA 17017 or to Homeland Hospice, 2300 Vartan Way, Suite 270, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

Dorothy Schadel

November 9, 1935 - September 14, 2024