Lorie A. Dotter, 91, of Northampton, died Oct. 2, 2026, at Sacred Heart Assisted Living by the Creek, Northampton.

Born in Red Lion, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Albert G. W. and Alice C. (Hess) Schlegel.

She was a 1952 graduate of Milton High School. She continued her education earning a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Moravian College, as well as master’s and bachelor’s degrees in education from Lehigh University. She also received her principal certificates and a degree in special education at Kutztown University.

She was a special education teacher for Northampton Area School District, serving in all of the schools within the district at various times, for 27 years before retiring in 1998. She also was a substitute special education teacher for 14 years. In 1976, she researched, then proposed a summer school program, which she then ran for four years.

She was a member of Grace United Church of Christ, Northampton.

She sung with multiple choirs throughout the Lehigh Valley including Grace UCC.

She was a 50-year member of Order of the Eastern Star, Rose Croix Chapter 235, Northampton, where she was a Worthy Matron for three separate terms, along with having held various other leadership roles throughout the years. She was a member and held various positions for White Shrine of Jerusalem 27, Allentown, and Amaranth Court 148 of Bethlehem.

She was often seen selling her wares at craft fairs throughout the Valley for years.

She is survived by two daughters, Suzanne L. Kutzler of Walnutport and Catherine G. Conley of Northampton; a son, Kenneth H. and wife Lisa of Walnutport, 13 grandchildren, David, Richard, Rachel, Nicholas, Timothy, Erin, Beth, Anthony, Sean, Shane, Krista, Kaylene and Shea; and 15 great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by a son, David II; a brother, Wallace A. Schlegel; a granddaughter, Cortney Killeen; and a son-in-law, Kenneth I. Conley.

There will be a calling time 10:30 a.m.-noon, followed by a funeral service noon, Oct. 8 at the church, 902 Lincoln Ave., Northampton, 18067.

Contributions may be made to the church memorial fund.

Arrangements were made by Schisler Funeral Home Inc., Northampton.