Marilyn “Dolly” Brightbill (Longenecker)
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Marilyn “Dolly” Brightbill (Longenecker), age 88, of Bridgeville formerly of Camp Hill, PA passed away peacefully on October 1, 2023.
Born in Lebanon, PA, she was the daughter of the late Helen and Earl Longenecker.
She was married to the late Carlin Brightbill for 64 years; loving mother of Melodie (Phil) Burrus, Lucinda (Don) Kalkbrenner, and T.C. (Carole) Brightbill. Known as “Maudie” to her grandchildren Tara, Tiffany, Ali, Jake, Matthew, Katie, as well several great grandchildren.
Dolly graduated from Elizabethtown College in 1956 and during her Senior year she was crowned as the May Queen. Upon graduation, she was a teacher in the West Shore School District and Shiremanstown Baptist Church. Her Pennsylvania Dutch background taught her to be an outstanding baker, making everything from scratch. Her real love was music; she taught private piano lessons at home, and was the Choir Director at West Shore Baptist Church for many years. Dolly was an accomplished vocalist and pianist, performing in many venues. And she is singing again in Heaven!
All services will be private at The National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Samaritan’s Purse, http://www.samaritanspurse.org
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