Dorna M. Lease

Dorna M. (Wildasin) Lease, 74, of Glenville, PA, entered God’s eternal care, Sunday, June 10, 2018 UPMC Pinnacle – Hanover.   

Born March 31, 1944 in Hanover, PA, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Goldie C. (Bowman) Wildasin.  Dorna was the loving wife of the late Russell C. Lease who died February 23, 2003.

Dorna was the “1st of the 1st “ - the Valedictorian of the very 1st graduating class at South Western High School in 1961.  She received a B.S. and an M.S. in education from Millersville University.   She retired from the Dallastown School District, having taught Geometry and Math for over thirty-six years. 

Mrs. Lease attended Hanover First Church of God.  She was a very strong person of faith; she loved life as much as her Lord.   

Dorna enjoyed cars, animals and gardening; she always had a smile and was full of life.

Dorna is survived by a step-daughter, Judy A. Wentz and husband Randy of Glenville, PA; a brother, Oren Wildasin of Glenville, PA; a sister, Melba Miller of Hanover, PA; and a life-long friend, Jane L. Reichart of Glenville, PA. 

A funeral service to celebrate and remember Dorna’s life will be held 11 AM, Saturday, June 16, 2018 at the Kenworthy Funeral Home, Inc., 269 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA, with the Rev. Chester Joines officiating.  Burial will be in St. Paul’s Dubs Church Cemetery, Hanover, PA.  A viewing and time to share memories with the family will be held from 6:00-8:00 PM, Friday, June 15, 2018 at the funeral home.

Contributions in memory of Dorna may be made to Susquehanna Service Dogs, 124 Pine Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101,

The Kenworthy Funeral Home, Inc., 269 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA 17331 is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Memories may be shared at www.kenworthyfh.com. 

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