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Dorothy Jane (Weaver) High, 81, of Ephrata, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at Fairmount Homes.

She was born in Lancaster to the late Norman K. and Elizabeth (Harnish) Weaver and was the wife of Floyd W. High with whom she shared 59 years of marriage.

She was a member of Metzler's Mennonite Church where she was involved in Sewing Circle and taught children's Sunday School for many years.

Dorothy was a homemaker. In her early years she worked for Walter W. Moyer and most recently in the kitchen at Garden Spot Auto Auction. She enjoyed volunteering for MRC cutting room, Ephrata Re-Uzit, Friendship Community and the Ephrata Fair Young Farmers Food Stand. She had been an auditor for Ephrata Township for several years and also a dealer for Stanley Home Products for 25 years. She enjoyed having yards sales and playing games with her grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, Dorothy is survived by 4 children, Theresa W., wife of Allen E. Ackley of Stevens, Timothy F., husband of Joyce (Eberly) High of Ephrata, Thomas K. High of Cimmaron, CO, Tamela J., wife of Jeffrey Smoker of Cochranville; 10 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; a brother, Richard H., husband of Bertha "Cindy" Weaver of Lancaster and a sister-in law, Norma Weaver of Quarryville. She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert H. Weaver.

A viewing will be held on Sunday, April 9, 2017, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at Metzler Mennonite Church, 515 W. Metzler Road, Ephrata. An additional viewing will be held on Monday, April 10, 2017 from 9 to 10 AM at the church, followed by funeral services at 10:00 AM with Pastors Nevin Horning, Lee Roy Martin, and Ryan Bomgardner officiating. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.

If desired, memorial contributions in Dorothy's memory may be made to YWAM, PO Box 158, Cimmaron, CO 81220.

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