- Date Of Birth: January 6, 1929
- Date Of Death: March 24, 2018
- State: Pennsylvania
Doris L. Sweeley, 89, of Williamsport, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Saturday, March 24, 2018 at The Williamsport Home surrounded by her loving family.
Born January 6, 1929 in Harrisburg, she was a daughter of Russell and Martha (Bastian) Brownlee. She married Thomas E. Sweeley on Dec. 16, 1950 and together they celebrated 67 years of marriage.
Doris was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, where she was the choir director for many years, and si
nging and organizing the ladies quartet. Her love for music started at an early age as she was a professional singer with her family, the Brownlee Sisters, who at one time sang with Tommy Dorsey. Her love for music continued throughout her life.
Surviving in addition to her husband are five children; Thomas E. Sweeley, II (Wendy) of Williamsport, David M. Sweeley (Karen) of Williamsport, Stephen D. Sweeley (Jane) of Dushore, Timothy J. (Lesa) of Montoursville, and Denise L. (John) VanDeLinde of Williamsport, 16 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; two sisters Phyllis Witmer and Frances Satalucia both of Williamsport.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister, Delores Fisher and two brothers, Russell and Robert Brownlee.
