Dorothy J. Wehler, 96, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of 1011 S. Michael Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 3, 2024.

She was born on April 18, 1928 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late James and Jeannette Donachy McAllister.

On June 16, 1945, she married Ivan A. Wehler, who survives. Together they have shared a lifetime of love, having recently celebrated their 79th wedding anniversary.

Dorothy was a lifelong resident of the area and was a member of Queen of the World Church. Together with her husband and both gifted with a musical talent, Dorothy loved to play the accordion and piano, often entertaining the residents at the local nursing homes. Most of all, Dorothy was the essence of a wife and mother, having raised her family and cherished being a wife, mother, and grandmother. She was always delighted to hold a baby, and loved when her family would bring the grandbabies for her to hold and cuddle.

In addition to her husband of more than 79 years, Ivan Wehler, she is survived by seven children; Mary Lee (David) Struble of St. Marys, Karen (Jeff) Lapp of Mill Hall, Dora (Dan) Cunningham of St. Marys, Sandy (Roger) Schreiber of Export, Pat (Georgia) Wehler of St. Marys, Dawn (Roy) Erhard of St. Marys, and Sherri (Doug) Pistner of St. Marys; and by her 23 grandchildren, 55 great grandchildren, and 27 great-great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by a son, Ivan Wehler, Jr.; one brother, Howard McAllister; one sister, Elizabeth McAllister; son-in-law, Jerome “Woody” Schaut; and by three grandsons; Matthew Schaut, Allan Schaut, and Bobby Wurm.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Dorothy J. Wehler will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at Queen of the World Church, 134 Queens Road, St. Marys, PA 15857 with Fr. Jeffery Noble, Pastor, as celebrant.

Visitation will be held privately.

Burial will be in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Lynch-Green Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com