Robert “Bob” Cleon Dorney, 93, died peacefully surrounded by his family on April 24, 2018.

Born in Dorney Park, he was a son of the late Warren and Mabel (Stauffer) Dorney,

He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Hazel Sherry Dorney, and his three children and their spouses Craig Dorney (Sue), Faye Dorney Madgitz (Harvey) and Keith Dorney (Katherine); stepchildren, E. Vincent Sherry (Noreen), Anne Ecker (Christian), Colleen Dooley (Peter), and Thomas Sherry (Anne).

He was predeceased by his first wife of 44 years, Audrey Ryback Dorney.

He leaves behind brothers William and Richard Dorney; and sisters Jean Walk, Betty Grey and Nancy Steltz; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and eight step-grandchildren.

He had a long and illustrious career as president and general manager of Day-Timer, the time diary company formerly based in East Texas.

The family business, Dorney Printing, was started as a hobby by his father while he and his siblings were teenagers.

The entire family, including his mother, worked in the business

His participation was interrupted by World War II when he was assigned to print top secret documents for the new B-29 bomber.

His newfound lithography skills were instrumental when he returned to the family business, which was soon merged with Day-Timer.

Day-Timer continued as a strong family run business, providing thousands of jobs for Lehigh Valley.

He retired in 1988 after serving as group manager of the Direct Marketing Division for Beatrice Companies Inc, which acquired Day-Timer in 1972.

The Dorney family has a long history in the Lehigh Valley.

His great-great-grandfather, Solomon, founded Dorney Park in the late 19th century.

Even though the park was sold in the early 1900s, the park’s name remained, and the family continued to live within the park’s confines for many years.

In addition, the village of Dorneyville was named for the four brothers who settled on the corners of what is now the intersection of Cedar Crest and Hamilton boulevards.

He was well known for his kindness, work ethic and generosity.

Over the years, he gave freely of his time and talents to many civic, religious and charitable organizations and causes and held numerous positions with Lancaster Theological Seminary.

He would give the shirt off his back to anyone and is fondly remembered and loved by many.

Memorial services with military honors will be noon May 18 at Cedar United Church of Christ, 3419 Broadway, South Whitehall.

Visitation 10:30 a.m. to noon in the church.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lancaster Theological Seminary, 555 W. James St., Lancaster, PA 17603.

Arrangements were made by Schantz Funeral Home P.C., Emmaus.