Dorothy Irene Hertel

Dorothy Irene Hertel, 101, of Vanport, formerly of Ohio Twp. -Fairview, passed away on May 2, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospice House, Wexford, PA.

Born December 22, 1924, in Ohio Twp, she was a daughter of the late Ralph E. and Sarah R. Deringer Graham. Dorothy worked as a bank teller and Westinghouse Electric Corp as an assembly line worker for 24 years before retiring in 1987. She loved to travel. In the 80s she made a trip to Europe with friends. She traveled extensively with her son Bob to the Rose Parade in Pasadena, CA, Hot Air Ballon Festival in Albuquerque, New Mexico, several cruises, as well as several tips to Las Vegas, where birthdays were celebrated over Christmas and New Years. Dorothy also traveled to New Jersey to visit family. She was also a member of Four Mile Presbyterian Church.

Along with her parents Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Richard C. Hertel (1981); sister, Ethel Pflugh (Woodrow).

Dorothy will be greatly missed by her devoted son, Robert Charles Hertel; cousins, Cheryl Stuber (Bob), Ginny Salkeld (Tom), Bill McGaffick (Lisa), Don Richards (Vicki); extended family, Kevin Fields (Kelly), Eileen Fields and Charles Fanaro (Sherry).

Per Dorothy’s wishes there will be no visitation. Private interment will take place at Sylvania Hills Cemetery. Professional arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third St., Beaver, PA. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.

The family would like to thank the nurses of the 3rd floor of Heritage Valley, Beaver and Good Samaritan Hospice House Staff for their love and compassionate care given to Dorothy during her time there.

Memorial contributions may be made in Dorothy’s name to the charity of your choice.