Dorothy W. Auchenbach (Hill)

Dorothy W. (Hill) Auchenbach,who has celebrated her 100th Birthday October 13th, 2013, has passed away December 6th, 2013 in the home of her loving granddaughter Lisa (Angstadt) and her husband David Wysocki, where she resided for several years. Dorothy was formerly of Stony Creek Mills and was the daughter of the late Martin L. and Laura (Wentzel) Hill. She is survived by her husband Marvin P. Auchenbach of 73 years of marriage. She was predeased by her only child, Diane Sylvia (Auchenbach) Welfling in November 2010. Diane is survived by her husband and Dorothy’s son-in-law, John A. Welfling, whom she always referred to as ”our Johnny”. She leaves behind her loving granddaughters, Lisa, whom took such loving care of her for many years, wife of David Wysocki, Bern Twp. Kathy, wife of Rodney Harrison, DE and Diane, wife of Rick Richard, Robesonia. Dorothy is also survived by seven Grt Grandchildren: Erica Angstadt, Lisa Colon, Nathan & Justin Quinn, Ryan Harrison, Heather Hurwitz, Rebecca Richard and Nine Grt-Grt Grandchildren: Adam, Austin, Sophia, Ava, Aaron, Anna, Jesse, Aurora and Baby Lola. Dorothy was employed by the former Berkshire Knitting Mills starting in mid 1930′s. This is where she met her husband. She also assisted in the sewing and designing for her husbands custom drapery business, known as Marvin Interiors. Retired from John Wanamakers, she was manager of the Fine China & Crystal Department. Dorothy was a mentor, confidant, the best Wife, Mother and Grandmother that God could have ever blessed us with. She was our Matriarch and true meaning of a Mother and Grandmother. The love and bond she created with her family will be deeply and sadly missed. Our bond and love for her will always be eternal. There are far too many excellent qualities to mention, but anyone blessed to have known her knows what a special Lady she was indeed. Nana always wanted many children and through her only daughter Diane, look at how many she was able to grow old with and love and she always said, “I Love All of my Children.” Our Nana was one of 8 siblings and survived by three, Arthur Hill, Anabel Stump and Barbara Loose. Services will be held on Saturday December 14th, 2013 at 11:30 am at Lutz Funeral Home Inc. 2100 Perkiomen Ave. Mt. Penn.Family and Close friends may call one hour prior to the service from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. Interment in Forest Hills Memorial Park. For online condolences please visitwww.LutzFuneralHome.com