Dorothy Ann Renneisen

Dorothy Ann Renneisen (née Castner, formerly Hitchcock), 80, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

Born in Charleroi, Pennsylvania on November 5, 1945, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Harold Scott Castner and is survived by her mother, Annie Belle Schaeffer (née Long, formerly Castner). Known as Dot or Dottie to her friends, Dorothy's life was defined by resilience, devotion, and a deep love for her family and Christ.

She was first married to the late Thomas A. Hitchcock, with whom she shared many meaningful years. Later, she found companionship and joy again in her marriage to her husband, Creige Renneisen, who survives her.

Dorothy's faith was central to her life. She served the Lord wholeheartedly through her many years working at Penn Christian Academy and Delta Community Supports, where her kindness and patience touched countless lives. She also joyfully taught Sunday School to toddlers at Fairview Village Church of the Nazarene, a role she cherished deeply. Dorothy volunteered with the Cub Scouts (Cub Pack 752) for many years—continuing her service long after her own children had grown. She was always willing to help and serve, always volunteering whenever anyone asked. She was a joyful person who always found the positive side of every situation. Dorothy was strong, beautiful, loving, Godly, friendly, kind, caring, sweet, always smiling, cheerful, capable, hardworking, and known for going the extra mile to help. She loved to cook and bake, was an outstanding woman, and a best friend to many.

Dorothy is survived by her son Mark Hitchcock and his wife, Shannon (née Daub); her daughter Brenda Winter (née Hitchcock) and her husband, Michael; and her beloved grandchildren: Ian Hitchcock, Rebecca Hitchcock, and Eric Winter. She was preceded in death by her son, James Thomas Hitchcock.

She is also survived by her stepchildren:
• Bryan Creige Renneisen and his wife, Michelle, and their sons Bryan and Dominic Renneisen
• Kimberly Diane McClellan and her husband, Richard, and their children Braiden, Trenden, and Katerina McClellan

Dorothy is further survived by her siblings Anna Bertha Tygart, Debra J. Koch, and Michael Schaeffer. She was preceded in death by her sister, Shirley M. Davies, and her brother, David Scott Castner.

Dorothy found joy in life's simple pleasures. She loved taking long walks, ballroom dancing, playing with her grandchildren, and was an avid treasure hunter at yard sales and thrift stores—always on the lookout for a good bargain. These moments reflected her warm, spirited nature and her appreciation for the everyday blessings of life.

The memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 16, at Fairview Village Church, located at 3044 W. Germantown Pike, Eagleville, PA 19403. Visitation will begin at 3:00 PM, followed by the Service at approximately 4:00 PM.

Dorothy's legacy lives on in the hearts of her family and all who were fortunate enough to know her. Her memory will remain a source of comfort, strength, and love.