Dorothy Caroline Lerch, 99, of Reading, passed away January 13, 2009 at 9:05 PM in ManorCare Health Services, Muhlenberg Twp., where she resided since December 11, 2008. She was born in Reading a daughter of the late John William Reiff and Carrie E. (Graeff) Reiff. She was employed as a nurses aide by Community General Hospital for 6 years retiring in 1972. Surviving are a daughter Carolyn L. (Lerch) wife of Joseph E. Fromuth of Reading, a grandson John J. Feeney of Plantation, Fl, 3 step grandchildren John D. Fromuth, Thomas E. Fromuth and Michael T. Fromuth, a great grandson Robert J. Feeney and 1 step great grandson and 5 step great granddaughters. Services will be at the convenience of the family. Inurnment will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park. Whelan Schwartz Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.whelanschwartz.com