Dorothy S. Seldomridge

Dorothy Arlene (Styer) Seldomridge, 86, of Honey Brook, passed away at home on July 31, 2026. Dorothy was born in New Holland, to her late parents, Lester C. and Mary E. (Wise) Styer. She was the beloved wife of the late John B. Seldomridge, Jr., who passed away on January 8, 2019.

Dorothy was a 1957 graduate of Twin Valley High School. She loved her family fiercely and together; her and John shared a lifetime of memories. She was John’s biggest supporter through all of their business ventures. She dedicated many years of service to her community through her work at Murphy’s, Shanaman’s and finally the Honey Brook Post Office. She found joy in life’s simply pleasures, spending time at the beach, making strawberry jelly, tending to her roses, and sharing life with her beloved dog, Molly. She was a member of the HB Grange, the Women’s Club, faithfully taught Sunday school and enjoyed watching the Phillies. Dorothy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend.

Dorothy is survived by her children; Deborah A. Elmer, Susan S. Shirk and her husband Rob, and Jackie L. Phillips and her husband Perry, her granddaughter, Lucy Dolph and her husband Ryan, and her great grandchildren, Lena and Nolan Dolph, all of Honey Brook. She is also survived by her sisters, Jane Sweitzer and her husband Lloyd and Carol Nunemaker.

In addition to her husband and parents, Dorothy was predeceased by her son-in-law, Keith (Moe) Elmer and her brother-in-law, Jere Nunemaker.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2026, beginning at 11:00 AM at Groff-High Funeral Home, 145 West Main Street, New Holland, PA, officiated by Pastor Sheila Barber. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. A private interment will be held immediately following the funeral.

Dorothy will be remembered for her unwavering love for her family. She will be deeply missed and forever cherished.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland.