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Dorothy "Dot" (Ehmer) Hengstler

August 31, 1931 - February 13, 2025

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Obituary For Dorothy "Dot" (Ehmer) Hengstler

Age 93, on Thursday, February 13, 2025, of Brentwood.

Loving wife of the late John (Al) Hengstler, JR for 73 years. Al preceded Dot in death November 3, 2024. Cherished mother of June Andrews, Janet (Edward) Hunger, John III (the late Melissa) Hengstler, Sally Lucas and the late Valerie Hengstler; grandma of 8; great-grandmother of 15; great-great grandmother of 2; sister of the late Valentine (Charlotte) Ehmer and Ednamae (William) Rethage. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Dot and Al lived in Allentown, Knoxville, and Brentwood Borough. Both attended and graduated from South Hills High School. They were avid bowlers and belonged to many bowling leagues in the South Hills. They also belonged to numerous social clubs. Dot and Al loved to travel to faraway places. They also took many bus tours in the US with the seniors groups they belonged to. They enjoyed camping with their children in the early years of their marriage, especially in Erie, PA and at Conneaut Lake. More than anything, Dot loved to care for and closely cherish her family. She enjoyed cooking and shopping almost daily.

Arrangements were held privately through the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227.

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  • February 17, 2025

    Our mother set the standard for what a great mother should be. She was so loving and caring to her 5 children and her husband. And all of her loved ones. She epitomized what a "gentle woman" could be. The best word to describe her is Amazing. We called her the Energizer Bunny because she just never stopped. Never stopped doing or caring, or cooking or cleaning, or shopping. Her motto in fact was Shop Till You Drop. The queen of sales and bargains.

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