Dolores B. Detsch

Dolores B. "Tootie" Detsch, 93, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Elk Haven Nursing Home on Friday, August 21, 2026, following a legthy illness.

She was born on June 29, 1933 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Urban and Gertrude Samick Hoffman.

On August 29, 1953, she married the late Leo F. Detsch, who preceded her in death on December 1, 1990. Together they were blessed with more than 37 years of marriage.

Tootie took great pride in her home and could often be found keeping things neat and tidy or outside making sure her lawn looked just right. She never passed up the chance to find a treasure at a good garage sale and loved going shopping, although the shopping itself was often secondary to the opportunity to run into friends, visit, and catch up along the way. She had a wonderful sense of humor and loved making those around her laugh, bringing plenty of smiles and laughter wherever she went. Music was another great love of hers, especially old country music, and she also enjoyed spending an afternoon at a baseball game. Above all, she cherished the people in her life, and her humor, smile, and loving presence will be deeply missed by her family and all those fortunate enough to know and love her.

She is survived by five children; Deborah (David) Kerner of St. Marys, Steven (Cindy) Detsch of Kersey, Bruce (Raney Jones) Detsch of Kersey, Don Detsch of St. Marys, and Doug (Stephanie Shields) Detsch of St. Marys, and by her nine grandchildren; Scott (Jenn) Kerner, Jennifer (Gerald Fields) Kerner, Chelsea (Michael) Strathen, Frank Detsch, Devyn Detsch (United States Navy), John (Jill) Flynn, Chi (Kurt) Catalone, Brian (Lally) Detsch, Cody (Ashley) Detsch, Michael Carr, Nathan Carr, and Gina Hershelroath as well as by numerous great, great-great, and great-great-great grandchildren.
She is also survived by three siblings; Marlene Dezanet, Richard "Dick" (Diane) Hoffman, and Herbert (Rose) Hoffman, all of St. Marys, as well as by numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her son; Jefferey "Buck" Detsch in 2009, by a brother; Edward Detsch, and by one sister; Alice Walker.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Dolores B. Detsch will be celebrated on Monday, August 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM at Queen of the World Church, 134 Queens Road, St. Marys, PA 15857 with Fr. Jeffery Noble, Pastor, as celebrant.

Burial will follow in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be held privately with the family.

Memorial Contributions may be made to a charity of choice.

Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefamilyfuneralhomes.com