Dorothy A. Highberger, 94, of Chippewa Township, passed away peacefully on October 22nd, 2025, surrounded by her family at Providence Health and Rehabilitation Center in Beaver Falls.

She was born in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania on April 4th, 1931, a daughter of the late John Jr. and Mary (Neidhardt) Abraham. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Highberger, a daughter, Carole McAfee and her siblings, Jack, Alvin, and Lucille (Agate). She 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; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

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

In accordance with Dorothy’s wishes, there will be no visitation. Burial will be private at Allegheny County Memorial Park, 1600 Duncan Avenue, McCandless Township. A memorial service, in accordance with Dorothy’s wishes, will be held on Saturday November 8th at 1 p.m. at Trinity Tower United Methodist Church in Penn Hills.

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 Rehabilitation Center in Beaver Falls 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., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, was honored to provide care and guidance to Dorothy’s family and was the funeral home that was in charge of her arrangements.