Obituary of Dorothy B. Faust

Dorothy B. Faust, age 84, of Abington, PA, went to be with her Lord Jesus on July 15, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Thomas A. Faust, who predeceased her in 2007. Dorothy was born in Danville, PA, daughter of Mary (Venarchick) and Walter Lynn. After graduating from Danville High School and marrying Tom, they started their family in Philadelphia and moved to Abington in 1964. She enjoyed spending time at the family's River Ranch cabin on the Delaware River in Hancock, NY with her extended family. Dorothy was a devoted mother, dedicated nurse, and faithful community servant. After graduating with her RN degree from Montgomery County Community College, she served as a nurse at Abington Hospital, and then as office and nursing manager at Abington Hematology Oncology Associates. She was a faithful member of Abington Presbyterian Church, where she served as a longtime parish nurse and as a volunteer in the church office. Dorothy's green thumb and nurturing spirit led her to passion for gardening inside and outside the home. She was a 20-year member of the Greater Philadelphia Orchid Society, champion orchid grower, member of the Indoor Plant Society, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, and received many awards for her efforts. She was an active contributor to her local community, including as President of the Abington Civic Club. She is survived by her daughters, Sue Mazzei of Lansdale, PA, Lynn Faust and her husband William Burger of Marlborough, MA, and Deborah Faust of Lambertville, NJ, and her son, John Faust of Duluth, GA; five grandsons, Alexander Mazzei, Benjamin and Matthew Burger, and Charles and Daniel Faust; her brother, Theodore Lynn of North Attleboro, MA; and many nieces and nephews. Her brothers, Walter, James, Earl and Terence Lynn of Danville, PA have predeceased her. A memorial service will be held at Abington Presbyterian Church, Old York and Susquehanna Roads, Abington on July 19 at 3 p.m. Friends and family will be received, in the sanctuary, from 1:30 pm until the time of the service, and immediately after the service for refreshments. Friends and family are welcome for the burial at the Highland Cemetery in New Columbia, PA on July 20 at 11 a.m., followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Abington Presbyterian Church, 1082 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001.