Robert “Bob” Cleon Dorney, 93, died peacefully surrounded by his family April 24, 2018. He was the husband of Hazel Sherry Dorney. They were married for 22 years. He was predeceased by his first wife of 44 years, Audrey Ryback Dorney. Born in Dorney Park, he was a son of Warren and Mabel (Stauffer) Dorney.

He had a long and illustrious career as the 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 the 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 Boulevard and Hamilton Boulevard.

He was well-known for his kindness, work ethic and generosity. Over the years, he has given freely of his time and talents to many civic, religious and charitable organizations and causes and held numerous positions with Lancaster Theological Seminary.

He is survived by his wife; children and their spouses: Craig Dorney (Sue), Faye Dorney Madgitz (Harvey) and Keith Dorney (Katherine); four step-children, E. Vincent Sherry (Noreen), Anne Ecker (Christian), Colleen Dooley (Peter) and Thomas Sherry (Anne); brothers, William and Richard Dorney; sisters, Jean Walk, Betty Grey and Nancy Steltz; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren.

Contributions may be made to Lancaster Theological Seminary, 555 West James St., Lancaster, 17603.

A memorial service with military honors will be held noon May 18 at Cedar United Church of Christ, 3419 Broadway, Allentown. Visitation will be 10:30 a.m. to noon in the church. Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus is handling arrangements.