Dorothy A. Deckman

April 16, 1934 - November 10, 2015

Dorothy (Dottie) A. Deckman, 81, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Savior on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at home. She was born on April 16, 1934 to the late Beda (Russell) and J. Paul Stine in Shippensburg. She was a graduate of Mechanicsburg High School and Shippensburg State Teachers College. She taught in both the Harrisburg and Cumberland Valley School Districts as an elementary teacher, and later became a homemaker. She was a member of the Bowmansdale First Church of God. Dottie was a loving daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of almost 50 years, Gordon E. Deckman, her 3 children; Brenda J. McGee (Kevin Hook) of Vero Beach, FL., Susan B. Ester (Michael) of Stewartstown and Daniel G. Deckman (Sherry) of Mechanicsburg and 6 beloved grandsons; Joshua R. (Stephanie), Jordan M., and Jacob M. Deckman, and Matthew R., Andrew R., and Timothy R. Ester. A viewing will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at Musselman Funeral, with funeral services beginning at 11:00 AM with Pastor Mike Walker officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Rolling Green Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Bowmansdale First Church of God Children's Ministries, 101 E. Lisburn Road, Bowmansdale, PA 17055. Musselman Funeral Home Is Honored To Serve The Deckman Family.