OBIT: Dorothy D. (Dengler) HOUCK, 2006, Friedens, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Barry and Betty Christy. jhurl@meyersdalelibrary.org Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ ----------------------------------------------- HOUCK, Dorothy D. 11/29/06 Daily American Dorothy D. Houck, 81, Friedens, formerly of Pottstown, died Nov. 26, 2006, at Siemon Lakeview Manor Estate. Born Jan. 7, 1925, in Pottstown, the daughter Edward and Minnie (Reinert) Dengler. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 55 years, Robert H. Houck; brother, Gerald Dengler; and sister, Elsie Dengler. Survived by daughter, Sharon L. married to Dennis A. Rapp, Friedens; grandsons, Bryan N. Rapp and wife, Christine; Bradley C. Rapp and wife, Kristen; and Brett A. Rapp and fiancˇe, Hillary; great-grandchildren, Cassady, Jesikah, Zachary, Madison and McKenzie Rapp; sisters, Cora married to Wilbert "Dutch" Sharp, St.Petersburg, Fla.; and Pearl Whitby, Pottstown. Also survived by her special nieces and nephews: Keith (Polly) Sharp, Curt Sharp, Timothy (Kathy) Sharp, Cora and Jennifer Sharp. She was a former clerk at Kinney's Shoe Store, Pottstown, and a faithful member of First Baptist Church, Pottstown. She enjoyed crocheting, yard work, house cleaning and traveling with her husband. A celebration of love will be held at a later date in Pottstown. Arrangements by Deaner Funeral Home, Stoystown. Memorial contributions may be given to First Baptist Church, King and Charlotte St., Pottstown, PA 19464 or Alzheimer's Association 100 Station Square Drive, The Landmarks Building, Suite 500, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.