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Dorothy D. Skekel, 95, of Allentown, formerly of Monessen and Gainesville Fla., died Monday, Sept. 18, 2006, in ManorCare Health Services, Bethlehem. Born in Monessen, she was the wife of the late Donald T. Skekel Sr. and one of five children of the late Archibald and Nora Davies Dawson. A 1932 graduate of Carnegie Institute of Technology (now Carnegie Mellon University), Dorothy taught at Monessen High School for nine years. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Monessen and the Monessen Evening Woman's Club. Survivors include two sons, Donald T. Skekel Jr., and wife Carolyn C., of Orefield, and Ted D. Skekel and wife Mary E., of San Antonio, Texas, six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren, and nephews and nieces. Friends will be received Friday, Sept. 22, in Bethany United Methodist Church, 1208 Brookside Road, Wescosville from 10 to 11 a.m., the hour of service. Arrangements are being handled by the STEPHENS FUNERAL HOME INC., 1335-37 West Linden St., Allentown, Pa. 18102-4334 (1-800-774-3413). In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders, 617A Main St., Hellertown, Pa. 18055.

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