Mar 9, 2013

Doris B. Wagener, 86, of Waynesburg, died unexpectedly Friday, March 8, 2013, in Southwest Regional Medical Center, Waynesburg.

She was born September 4, 1926, in Morrell, a daughter of the late Milton and Florence Broadwater Ball.

Mrs. Wagener was a graduate of Jefferson High School.

On September 4, 1948, she married Herbert L. Wagener Jr., who died January 21, 2012.

She was a homemaker and had worked for several years as a house parent at the Youth Development Center of Waynesburg.

Mrs. Wagener resided most of her life in Waynesburg and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Lippencott.

She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. In earlier years, she was active in local bowling leagues and enjoyed gardening. Her other hobbies were playing cards, crocheting and word puzzles.

Surviving are two daughters, Deborah McCurdy (Mark) of Rogersville and Susan D. Lahew (Ross) of Waynesburg; a son, Douglas Wagener (Lucy) of Kent, Ohio; five grandchildren, Maximilian McCurdy, Thomas Wagener, Emily Wagener, Chay Lahew and Lori Lahew; four great-grandchildren, Isabella Aberegg, Xylus McCurdy, Bryn Lahew and Jessica Spence; a brother, Robert Ball of Waynesburg; and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased are a sister, Freda Murray; four brothers, Charles, Earl, Hiliary and David Ball; and three nephews, David Ball, Dana Murray and Scott Ball.

Cremation is being handled by Behm Funeral Homes Inc., 182 West High Street, Waynesburg. At the request of the deceased, there will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions or donations may be made to Bowlby Public Library, 311 North West Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370. Condolences may be offered at www.behmfh.com.