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Dolores Mae Hawk 1935-2026

Dolores M. Hawk, age 91, passed away on September 27, 2026, at the Orrstown Personal Care Home. 

Dolores Mae Hawk
Dolores Mae Hawk

Dolores was born on February 6, 1935, in Chambersburg, PA , to the late Francis Cox and Blanche (Sanders) Cox. Dolores was married to the late Robert Hawk for 51 years. 

She graduated from Chambersburg Senior High School in 1953. Dolores was a homemaker and retired after 25 years from JC Penny Company. She enjoyed shopping, playing cards, spending time with family and friends, baking, cooking and watching TV. Her grandchildren were her passion. 

Dolores was a friend to all, kind, generous, determined, loyal, and always ready to offer an encouraging word. 

She is survived by her daughter, Peggy (Chris) Jones; grandchildren: Tia, Jessica, Lairen, Evan, Maxwell, Erin, Eric, Todd; step grandchildren: Diona, Destiny, Dante, and Deserea; and many nieces and nephews. 

Dolores was preceded in death by her husband, parents, a son (Nick Hawk), and a daughter (Lisa Brown). 

Services for Dolores will be held on Thursday, October 1, at 11 a.m. at Sellers Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Delaney officiating.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the Funeral Service. Burial will follow at Parklawns Memorial Gardens. 

Memorial donations may be made to Orrstown Personal Care Home, 3329 Orrstown Road, Orrstown, PA 17244. 

Condolences may be expressed at the funeral home’s website.

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