Dorothy H. Bentzel
July 14, 1912 - August 23, 2015
She has said on occasion, “I’ve lived a long, good life.” Dorothy Hess Bentzel, 103, of Mechanicsburg passed away on August 23, 2015. Dorothy was born July 14, 1912, in Mechanicsburg and was the daughter of the late William Fredrick and Blanche (Cope) Hess. Dorothy was a retired assessment officer for the Cumberland County Courthouse and a member of the Enola Emmanuel Methodist Church. She spent much of her life giving care to ailing loved ones, knitting shrugs and lap robes for veterans, and hundreds of sweaters for children of Appalachia and overseas. Dorothy is preceded in death by her late husband, Eugene F. Bentzel and five siblings. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Eugene Hess and Romaine (Shuler) Bentzel of Camp Hill. Two grandchildren, Jeanne (Bentzel) Temple and husband Demonte of Mechanicsburg and David John Bentzel and wife Rose of Dillsburg. She is also survived by one great grandchild, John David Bentzel, of Dillsburg. Private services will be held at the family’s convenience. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Enola Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 22 Salt Road, Enola, PA 17025 or Messiah Lifeways, 100 Mt. Allen Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. The family would like to give thanks to the staff at Messiah Lifeways for the special loving care given to Dorothy over the years. Musselman Funeral Home Is Honored To Serve The Bentzel Family.
She has said on occasion, “I’ve lived a long, good life.” Dorothy Hess Bentzel, 103, of Mechanicsburg passed away on August 23, 2015. Dorothy was born July 14, 1912, in Mechanicsburg and was the daughter of the late William... View Obituary & Service Information