Dorothy J. Frederick, 89, of Crestline, lost her battle with Alzheimer’s on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Galion Community Hospital, Galion.
Dorothy was born in Crestline on September 13, 1928 to the late Elmer and Nina (DeWalt) Poffenbaugh. She married Benjamin M. “Luke” Frederick on June 7, 1952 and he preceded her in death on June 24, 1981.
Dorothy was a faith-based woman and a member of the Calvary United Church of Christ, Crestline, where she was involved with Crestline Community Christmas for many years. Her and her husband were caretakers for Greenlawn Cemetery. Dorothy loved being at home and welcomed everyone to spend time there with her. Her flower garden was her pride and joy. She was a loving mother and grandmother and devoted her life to them. Dorothy helped raise some of her grandchildren. She was a stubborn fighter to the end.
She is survived by her children; Carolyn Cheney, Crestline, Mike Frederick, Crestline, Cindy (Hugh) Horrell, Galion, Karla (Chris) Keller, Crestline, Linda (Kelly) Graham, Tucson, AZ, was called Nanny by her eleven grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, her brothers, Sam (Lelia) Poffenbaugh, Crestline, James Poffenbaugh, Crestline, and his sister Margie Gibson, Crestline.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded by her two brothers, Bud Poffenbaugh and June Poffenbaugh, and her sister, Donna Gekler.
As requested by her family, there will be no services held for Dorothy J. Frederick.
The Schneider-Gompf Funeral Home, 223 West Main St., Crestline is honored to serve the family of Dorothy J. Frederick.
Memorial contributions may be to the Alzheimer’s Association in care of the funeral home.
Those wishing to share a memory of Dorothy or to express a condolence to the Frederick family may do so by visiting www.masfh.com.