Obituary

Dorothy A. Highberger, 94, of Chippewa Township, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, surrounded by her family at Providence Care Center, Beaver Falls.

Born on April 4, 1931, in Wilkinsburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late John Jr. and Mary (Neidhardt) Abraham.

Before she was married Dorothy worked as an operator for Bell Telephone, she then worked various jobs until she retired. Dorothy was a charter member of Trinity Tower United Methodist Church in Penn Hills, PA.

In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Highberger; a daughter, Carole McAfee; and her siblings, Jack, Alvin, and Lucille (Agate).

Dorothy is survived by her children, Paul (Rose) Highberger, John (Sean Ewert) Highberger, and Leslie (Jim) Lamanna; a son-in-law, Bob McAfee (Carole): her grandchildren, Matthew (Kalli) Highberger, Melanie (Jeff) Lindner, David (Elisa) McAfee, Lauren Lamanna, Nicki Lamanna, and Jimmy Lamanna; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

In accordance with Dorothy’s wishes, there will be no visitation.  Burial will be private at Allegheny County Memorial Park. A memorial service, per Dorthy’s wishes, will be held on Saturday November 8th, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Trinity Tower United Methodist Church, Penn Hills PA.

Dorothy “Dot” Highberger was loved by all who knew her, everyone loved and admired her quick wit, and they were amazed how she remembered everything and everyone even during her final days. Dorothy loved being with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren, she was a wonderful wife, mom and grandma. Dorothy loved to travel, garden, bake, sew, play bingo and cards with her friends. Dorothy was an avid Steelers fan, loved watching game shows, as well as volunteering in her community and her church. Dorothy will be missed by all who knew her!

 ** A special thank you to the first-floor staff and support staff at Providence Health and Rehab Center, Beaver Falls, PA. for their care and comfort to her and her family as she made her final journey home.

The GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Chippewa Township, was honored to provide care and guidance to Dorothy’s family.