Dorothy E. Menser

Dorothy E. Menser, 100, of Somerset, died July 14, 2024 at The Patriot. Born June 30, 1924 in Lavansville, daughter of Albert Russell and Orpha Mae (Gross) Bruner. Preceded in death by parents; 1st husband Clayton Blubaugh, 2nd husband John Menser, son Blaine Blubaugh, 4 brothers, and 2 sisters. Survived by granddaughter Jennifer Horst and husband Michael; great granddaughters: Kimberly (Noah) Horst-Parker and Kathryn Horst; step son John D. (Jean) Menser; step daughter: Beverly Minick; 5 step grandchildren; and 13 step great grandchildren. Dorothy was a 1942 graduate of Somerset High School. She was a dietary aide at Maple Ridge Elementary School for 10 years and then at Somerset State Hospital for 19 years. Also, Dorothy was one of America’s “Rosie the Riveter’s” assembling U.S. Navy Corsair Fighters during World War II. Member of Friedens Lutheran Church and a former member of Lavansville Lutheran Church. She enjoyed refinishing antique furniture. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 at Friedens Lutheran Church. Rev. John Barichivich officiating. Inurnment Lavansville Lutheran Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the Friedens Lutheran Church Ministry Fund, 131 S. Main St., Friedens, PA 15541. Arrangements entrusted to Deaner Funeral Home, Stoystown. DeanerFuneralsAndCremations.com