Doris Czaplinski, 86, of Allentown, formerly of Bradenton, Fla., died at home Oct. 25, 2025, surrounded by her family.

She was born in Bayshore, Long Island, N.Y., to Doris Speidel-Eaton and Harold Eaton Jr. She grew up in Lindenhurst, Long Island, N.Y. and was raised by her loving grandparents, Ida and Harold Eaton Sr. from the age of 8.

She was the wife of the late Charles Czaplinski.

She spent her early years in marriage supporting her children’s after school activities including the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, swimming, Little League. She was a Catechism teacher as well.

She had an extraordinary talent for knitting and crocheting.

Throughout her life she was known for her love and devotion to her family and friends. She loved animals, especially cats and horses.

During her retirement years, she and her husband maintained full-time residency in Bradenton, Fla. They traveled extensively around the world throughout Europe and Canada and visited approximately 33 states, including Alaska and Hawaii.

She is survived by her daughter, Diane Glander and son-in-law, Randy Kulzer; son, Craig; daughter-in-law, Urszula; daughter, Nicole Hall and son-in-law, Paul; grandchildren, Leeann Barlow, Kristin Ruscitti and her husband, Larry, Douglas Glander Jr. and his wife, Jenny, Kelly Heard and her husband, Jonas, Joseph and Naomie Hall, Michal Bzdek and his wife, Lizzie, Szymon Bzdek and his wife, Schennel; great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Parker and Ryan Barlow, Kaleb and Hailey Ruscitti, Nora and Dylan Glander, Sophia, Scarlet, Lucas, Jackson and Leah Heard, Jayce and Wesley Bzdek, Adassa and Brixton Bzdek.

In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her son, Eric Jon; granddaughter, Destini Lee.

Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, 1629 Hamilton St., Allentown, handled her funeral arrangements.

Condolences may be made at www.BKRFH.com.