Dorothy Milkovitch

Dorothy A. Milkovitch, 98, formerly of Klecknersville, passed away peacefully early on Friday morning, August 29, 2025, at Bethlehem South Nursing & Rehab. She was the beloved wife of the late Elias Milkovitch to whom she was married 44 years before his passing in 1992.

Born in Beersville, Dorothy was a daughter of the late John F. and Frances E. (Kresge) Feidler. She was a graduate of Northampton High School, class of 1945, as well as St. Luke's School of Nursing.

A member of the International Ladies' Garment Worker's Union, Dorothy was last employed at the former Mary Fashion Mfg. in Bath, before retiring. As an extremely talented seamstress who loved to sew, knit and crochet, throughout the years she lovingly crafted many beautiful family heirlooms including wedding afgahns, sweaters, baby blackets and clothing that remain as wonderful reminders of her kind and giving spirit. Dorothy was also a terrific baker and known for her famous buttermilk crumbcake recipe. In her spare time, she enjoyed many stays at the family cabin in Mount Pocahontas, Carbon County, which she referred to as her "Mountain Home". Dorothy was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Northampton.

Survivors: She is survived by a son,George F. Milkovitch and wife, Rose, of Bethlehem; two granddaughters, Diana Meckes and husband, Gary, of Walnutport, and Louise Milkovitch of Nazareth; three great-grandchildren, Emily Slepetz, Carson Meckes, and Landon Cortright; along with neices and nephews.

In addition to her husband, Elias, she was predeceased by her siblings, Jean L. Bensing and Richard L. Feidler.

Services: A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, September 04, 2025, at 12 Noon in the GEORGE G. BENSING FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2165 Community Drive, Route 946, in the Village of Moorestown - Bath, PA 18014. Friends and Relatives are invited to call on Thursday morning from 10:30 A.M. until the time of the service. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Moorestown. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at: www.bensingfuneralhome.net.