Dorothy "Dot" Mae (Parks) Dellinger

Dorothy "Dot" Mae (Parks) Dellinger

Dorothy “Dot” Mae (Parks) Dellinger, age 88, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022.  Dot was born on Monday, November 27, 1933, in Mechanicsburg to the late Herbert Eugene Parks and Esther Florence (Trimmer) Parks.  In addition to her parents, Dot is preceded in death by her granddaughter, Christal Butler; her brother, Eugene Parks; her three sisters: Evelyn Kellogg, Erma Kline, Freda Mixell; and her beloved canine companion, Lady.

Dot’s survivors include her four children: Robert “Bob” Dellinger and his wife, Sue, of Lewisberry; Cheryl Tozlosky of Mechanicsburg; Steven “Steve” Dellinger and his wife, Peg, of Lisburn; Diane Bredbenner and her husband, Dan, of Ringtown; her seven grandchildren: Scott Dellinger and his wife, Jen, of Lewisberry; Michele Ebersole and her husband, Jason, of Lewisberry; Melissa Schiers and her husband, Marco, of Oregon; Jennifer Dellinger of Mechanicsburg; Rachel Dellinger of Mechanicsburg; Nichole Redgate and her husband, Eric, of Middleburg, FL; Kristy Dellinger of Ringtown; her six great-grandchildren; her brother, Edward “Eddie” Parks of Mechanicsburg; and several nieces and nephews.

Dot was a 1952 graduate of Mechanicsburg High School and a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg.  In 1998, she retired from Fry Communications in Mechanicsburg, after 25 years of service working as a machine loader.  Dot was a proud member of American Legion Post 109 – Mechanicsburg, where she was also a member of the Women’s Auxiliary.  She relished any time spent camping at the beach, most especially at Assateague Island and along the Jersey shore.  Dot loved fishing, trying her luck at Hollywood Casino, going to dirt track races, and even though it terrified her, she enjoyed riding out in the championship cars with her son and grandson.   Family meant everything to Dot and spending the holidays with them was her absolute favorite. Dot will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

All are welcome to join Dot’s family at her viewing on Thursday, November 3, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at 12:00 p.m. at Buhrig Funeral Home & Crematory, 37 East Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055; with Reverend Dr. Karen Durbin officiating.  A graveside service and burial will follow the service in St. John’s Cemetery in Mechanicsburg.  Dot’s family invites everyone to join them for a time of food and fellowship at Buhrig’s Gathering Place (next to the funeral home) immediately following the burial.

The family sends their most heartfelt thanks to everyone at Capitol Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center who so lovingly cared for Dot during her illness.

Contributions in celebration of Dot’s life can be made to Humane Society of the Harrisburg Area, 7790 Grayson Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111, www.HumaneSocietyHbg.org/Get-Involved/Donate.

Dot’s family has entrusted her care to Buhrig Funeral Home & Crematory in Mechanicsburg, (717) 766-3421.  Read Dot’s full obituary, view her memorial video and portrait, offer condolences and sympathy, share stories and memories, upload photographs and videos, light a candle and sign her official guest book by visiting Buhrig.com.