Dorothy S. Bankes, 83, of Wescosville, died Nov. 16, 2016, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg, with her loving family by her side. She was the wife of the late William I. Bankes to whom she was married 41 years. Born in Perry Township, Berks County, she was the daughter of the late James A. and Edna M. (Sunday) Schappell.

She was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Trexlertown.

She was a graduate of Perry High School and Reading Business Institute and worked as a secretary at Pomeroy’s Department Store, Reading, before becoming a homemaker.

She was a lifelong animal lover and supporter of animal rights causes and provided many cats in need of a good home with care and affection over the years. She loved to feed and watch the birds and had a fondness for chickadees. She enjoyed gardening and tending to her many houseplants and had an admirable green thumb. She was an avid reader and especially liked biographies.

She is survived by a son, Ronald W., and his wife Kathleen, of Bethlehem; daughter, Marjorie M. and her husband Douglas McKensie, of Newport; four grandchildren, Justin Schurawlow and his wife Jennifer, Jeremy Schurawlow, Jessica Treskolaski and James Treskolaski and his wife Rebecca; one great-grandson, Lincoln James Treskolaski; brother, Franklin G. Schappell and his wife Ruth. She was predeceased by a daughter, Nancy D. Treskolaski.

Contributions may be made to the Fund for Animals (specified for The Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch), 200 West 57th St., New York, N.Y. 10019 or fundforanimals.org

Services are private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements were made by Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Hamburg.