Doris Marie Kauffman, 90, of Pottsville, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at her home, Pottsville,

She was born on August 12, 1936, in Pottsville, a daughter of William and Ethel (Ridgeway) Oerther.

She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, Pottsville, where she was an active member.
Doris enjoyed serving her community and was on the Board of Directors at The Majestic Theater and served on the Pottsville Recreation Committee. She was also volunteered at the Senior Services of Schuylkill County and was a member of the Retired Nurses Association. Doris was also an active member of the Red Hat Society and Schuylkill County Herb Society, she was an avid gardner. She enjoyed spending time and cooking with family, playing a game of majong, or going to yard sales and thrifting. She was a world traveler and would voyage anywhere.

She will be most remembered for her sense of humor, thoughtfulness, spunky nature of always being on the go, strength, gift of gab & generous heart.

Doris was a dedicated RN who worked for 50 years at the Pottsville Hospital & Warne Clinic, after graduating from Temple University Hospital.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 4 brothers. William, John, James & Mickey.

She is survived by her Son, David Kauffman wife Lisa, caregiver of Doris for the past three years of Pottsville, PA; Daughters, Donna Schenck, Tazewell, VA, , Diane Salamone husband Shane, ID numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild.

A Memorial Services celebrating her life will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 S. 2nd Street, Pottsville, on Friday, October 23 , at 10:00 AM with The Rev. Dr. Kurt Kovalovich officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Charles Baber Cemetery, Pottsville.

Calling hours will be held at the church from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM till the time of the service at 10am.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home, Pottsville. Flowers are welcome and can sent to Trinity Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to the Retired Nurses Association of Schuylkill County. Condolences can be left for the family at schlitzerallenpugh.com.