Dolores J. H. Garr, 82, of Nazareth, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at the Easton Hospital. Born in Fountain Hill, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Violet (Gambler) Hagenbuch, and the beloved wife of Richard A. Garr.

Dolores graduated from Nazareth High School in 1952 and married her high school sweetheart, Richard A. Garr on May 21, 1955, when he returned from Army duty in Korea, and together they shared 61 years of marriage. Over the years, she was employed at the former Nazareth National Bank, Centennial Federal Savings and Loan, and the Nazareth School District Administration offices. Dolores was an active member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Nazareth, where she and her twin sister, Doris, were members of various choirs and for 70 years would occasionally sing duets. She was also a former member of the Concord Chamber Singers.

In addition to her husband, Dolores is survived by her son, Richard T. Garr and his wife Cynthia, and her daughter, Sandra Garr and her companion, Evan Werkheiser. Also surviving are two granddaughters, Jennifer Hodges and her companion Damian, and Deirdre Johns and her husband J. J.; three great-grandchildren, Maya, Claudia and Henry; a twin sister, Doris Pizzuto; and nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to call from 10:00 to 11 am on Thursday, January 19, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 South Broad Street, Nazareth, PA. 18064, where funeral services will begin at 11 am, with the Rev. David B. Schaeffer officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Nazareth. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Schmidt Funeral Home, Nazareth.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Dolores' memory may be made to St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church at the above address, or to a charity of one's choice.