Dorothy Charlotte Amanda Diem

Dorothy Charlotte Amanda Diem, 92, of Parkesburg, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at Landis Homes of Lititz, PA, where she resided for almost three years. Born in West Sadsbury Twp., Chester County, she was the daughter of the late Kathryn (Brubaker) Diem and Warren Diem.

An area resident all her life, she was a 1951 graduate of the former H. Scott High School in Coatesville, PA. After high school, Dorothy continued her education, graduating from West Chester Teachers' College in 1955. She later earned a master’s degree from the University of Delaware and a master’s degree from Villanova University. She was also a life member of the Honors Society of Phi Kappa Phi (Villanova University Chapter) and the Delta Kappa Gamma Society (Coatesville Chapter).

Dorothy was employed for 37 years as a devoted teacher and librarian with the Coatesville Area School District. She was also a member of the NEA and the PSEA.

She was passionate about her hobby, button collecting. She was a member of the National Button Society, Red Rose Button Society of Lancaster, PA, the Pennsylvania Dutch Button Club of Reading, PA, and the Pennsylvania Button Society.

A Christian by faith, she attended the Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church of Parkesburg, PA.

Dorothy is survived by several beloved cousins. She was preceded in death by two sisters: Kathryn Edna Diem and Margaret E. Diem.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at 11:00 AM from the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg, PA with viewing and visitation starting at 10:00 AM. Followed by interment at the Zeltenreich Cemetery, New Holland, PA.

Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com