Dorothy E. Solt, 75, of rural Bellefonte, died Sunday, April 12, 2015, at Mount Nittany Medical Center. Born February 23, 1940, in Bellefonte, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Roy Jacob and Louise M. Waite Crater. Her husband, Daryl F. Solt, whom she married May 6, 1958, preceded her in death, on November 19, 2012.
Dorothy was a school bus driver for 37½years for Eagle Valley Bus Co. Dorothy enjoyed camping, spending time with her family, driving students on their school field trips, reading and embroidering. She was a member of God's Missionary Church in Milesburg.
She is survived by two daughters, Nancy (Britt) Watkins, and Linda (James) Moore, both of Bellefonte; one son, Daryl L. (Amber) Solt II also of Bellefonte; one brother, Namon Waite. of Pleasant Gap; five grandchildren, James (Christina) Watkins, Stephanie Watkins, Beth (Paul) Eckley, Cory Moore and Shania Moore; and two great grandchildren, Sage Rodriguez and Camron Perry.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, MaryAnn Hill.
Services will be held at the Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home, 201 Spring St., Milesburg, on Friday, April 17, 2015, at 8:00 p.m. with Pastor Michael R. Hoskins officiating. Family and friends will be received on Friday, April 17, 2015, from 6-8 p.m. time of the services. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home, Milesburg.