Doris B. Bernsley Hammerman Obituary (1929 - 2022)

Doris B. "Dodie" Bernsley Hammerman, age 93, of Erie, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022. She was born in Erie on January 20, 1929, daughter of the late George H. and Blanche V. Myers Bernsley. Doris graduated from East High School mid-year in 1947, where she followed a commercial course. She was a member of the "M" club, was a tumbler and a twirler, and a member of the Tom-Tom's. After graduation, she went to work as a secretary at General Electric in Building 6. Later, Doris was a retail clerk in the men's department at Trask's (8th and State Streets). When the Liberty Plaza opened a Trask's/Carlisle's store, she moved there and then, moved to the Millcreek Mall Carlisle's store, where she retired as the office manager when the store closed. Doris was a gifted crafter, especially crocheting. She crocheted an afghan for each of her children and grandchildren. In her spare time, she enjoyed traveling, the Erie beach, cards and celebrating any special occasion with the "Legion" gang. Doris was a member of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, where upon her retirement, she served as the treasurer. Doris is survived by two children, Beth Ann Hammerman and William Hammerman, Jr. (Lori); three grandchildren, Jesse Schwartz, Justin Hammerman and Jordan Hammerman; three great-grandchildren, Emma Renay Schwartz, Carlson Douglas Schwartz, and Riley Dove Hammerman; one sister, Phyllis Vargo Dreher; and several nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at the Dusckas Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 2607 Buffalo Rd., on Thursday at 11 am, conducted by Rev. Kristen Papson. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 1603 West 32nd Street, Erie, PA 16508. CLICK HERE TO PRINT THIS PAGE SHARE TO SOCIAL MEDIA OR EMAIL