Dorothy Mortimer
Dorothy R. (King) Mortimer, 99, of East Brady, died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, at her home.
Born Nov. 25, 1922, in Phillipston, Pa., she was the daughter of Albert C. and Fonda Mae (Smith) King.
A 1940 graduate of East Brady High School, Dorothy attended beauty school, and opened a salon in Parker. She later owned and operated a salon in East Brady for many years.
Dorothy was first married to William A. Hillwig. He preceded her in death in 1962. Later in 1977, she married K. Laird Mortimer. He preceded her in death in 2017.
A member of the East Brady United Methodist Church, Dorothy was a Sunday school instructor for many years. She was also the Sunday school treasurer, and was active in the United Methodist Women. She enjoyed her church family, and rarely missed an opportunity to help.
Dorothy enjoyed cross-stitch, sewing and decorating her home for holidays. She loved sharing stories of growing up the only sister of six brothers, all of whom she adored.
Surviving is her daughter-in-law, Nancy Hillwig of East Brady; three grandchildren, Nate Hillwig of East Brady, Bart (Traci) Hillwig of North Huntingdon and Darcy (William) Neidrick of Chicora; and three great-grandchildren, Madison Neidrick, Taylor Neidrick and Raegan Hillwig.
She is also survived by two brothers, Donald (Peg) King of Bradys Bend and Richard (Ressie) King of Lyndhurst, Va.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; one son, Arthur Hillwig; one daughter, Cynthia Bachman; and four brothers, Bush, Bob, Bill and Dean King.
MORTIMER — A celebration of the life of Dorothy R. (King) Mortimer, who died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at the East Brady United Methodist Church.
Arrangements are under the direction of Buechele Funeral Home and Cremation Services, East Brady.
In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials in Dorothy's name to East Brady United Methodist Church, 418 Kellys Way, East Brady, PA 16028, or the East Brady Ambulance, P.O. Box 325, East Brady, PA 16028.
To view or express condolences, please visit www.buechelefuneralhome.com.
