Dorothy Leona Faust, 87, of Pottsville, formerly of New Ringgold,  passed away Monday, March 16th, one day before her 88th birthday.

Dorothy was born in Pinedale on March 17, 1932, a daughter of the late Elizabeth K. (Guris) and Irwin C. Kramer.  She was the widow of Robert Samuel Faust.

She was a member of Christ Church McKeansburg and a graduate of Orwigsburg High School, class of  1950.  She was retired  from Montgomery Ward of Kingston, NY as an Inventory Control specialist  and was an avid bridge player

Dorothy is  survived by two daughters, Kathleen L Downey, wife of  Harry  of Spotsylvania, VA, Linda  B. Reitmann of Centerville, OH and  a son, Thomas R. Faust., husband of Susan of Schuylkill Haven.

Dorothy is also survived by seven grandchildren,  Michael and  Matthew Downey, Jonathan, Jeffrey and  Brian Reitmann, Lauren and  Ethan Faust,    four great grandchildren, Edith, Amelia, Ingram, Mina.

She was predeceased by her son, Kurt M. Faust

Services are private  at the convenience of the family.  A celebration of life service will be held at the church at a later date.     Hamilton - Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. Orwigsburg has been entrusted with the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ Church McKeansburg, 6 South Race Street, McKeansburg, PA  17960