Dr. Raymond M. Dorsch

Raymond M. Dorsch, Jr., M.D., 85, of Lebanon, PA passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 6, 2016, surrounded by his loving family at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon. Dr. Dorsch was born in Philadelphia, PA in1930 to Raymond M. Dorsch, Sr. and Doris Wilcox Dorsch. In his youth, he was an Eagle Scout, and he graduated as Valedictorian from Upper Darby High School in 1948. While attending the University of Pennsylvania, Ray was a member of Mask & Wig, and he was lead dancer when that group appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show. As a member of the lightweight crew at Penn, he won the equivalent of the world championship, the Thames Cup, at Henley Royal Regatta in England in 1951 and 1952, receiving the trophy from Her Majesty the Queen. Ray was president of his fraternity, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and he was awarded Phi Beta Kappa in 1951 and 1952. He graduated from Penn in 1952. Dr. Dorsch went on to his medical degree from Penn in 1956. After residency at Penn, the University of Cincinnati and the University of Virginia, Dr. Dorsch moved with his family to Lebanon to open the first orthopedic practice in the area in 1961. In addition to treating countless patients in his private practice, he provided care at the Veteran’s Hospital for over 50 years. Beyond his career as an orthopedic surgeon, Ray was an active contributor to the community. He was a member of the Board of the Cornwall-Lebanon School District for over 30 years, and served as its President for 18 years. He also served as President of the Falcon Foundation which he helped to create. He also served on the Board of Lebanon Valley National Bank. Ray discontinued his orthopedic practice in 1987 to become Vice President of Medical Affairs for the Good Samaritan Hospital. Upon retiring from that position in 2001, he reminded his colleagues in his Dorsch’s Desk newsletter, “If I’ve taught you anything, it is to respect yourselves and others…” He continued his association with the hospital thereafter through his work with the GS Foundation. Dr. Dorsch also volunteered on World Blindness Outreach missions, helping impoverished people of South America regain vision. He loved to travel and was a passionate gardener. Dr. Dorsch is survived by his wife of 27 years, Marie S. Dorsch; by his sister, Nancy Costantino; his children, Susan Dorsch Brawner, R. Michael Dorsch, III and Peter M. Dorsch; his step-children, Wendy De Luca, Tracy Gray and Amy Trefsgar; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and many other loving spouses and family members of these individuals. Ray is pre-deceased by his daughter, Alison C. Dorsch. A memorial service for Dr. Dorsch will be held at 11:00 on February 11, 2016 at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 600 S. 12th Street, Lebanon, PA with visitation at the church beginning at 10:00 that morning. Inurnment will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of gifts or flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to one or more of the charities that Ray would favor. University of Pennsylvania Rowing Varsity Fund 3451 Walnut Street 433 Franklin Building Philadelphia, PA 19104 (215) 898-2672 Good Samaritan Health Services Foundation Fourth and Walnut Street P.O. Box 1281 Lebanon, PA 17042 (717) 270-7864 Falcon Foundation 105 East Evergreen Road Lebanon, PA 17042 (717) 272-2031 Raymond M. Dorsch, Jr., M.D., 85, of Lebanon, PA passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 6, 2016, surrounded by his loving family at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon. Dr. Dorsch was born in Philadelphia, PA in1930 to Raymond M. Dorsch, Sr. and Doris Wilcox Dorsch. In his youth, he was an Eagle Scout, and he graduated as Valedictorian from Upper Darby High School in 1948. While attending the University of Pennsylvania, Ray was a member of Mask & Wig, and he was lead dancer when that group appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show. As a member of the lightweight crew at Penn, he won the equivalent of the world championship, the Thames Cup, at Henley Royal Regatta in England in 1951 and 1952, receiving the trophy from Her Majesty the Queen. Ray was president of his fraternity, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and he was awarded Phi Beta Kappa in 1951 and 1952. He graduated from Penn in 1952. Dr. Dorsch went on to his medical degree from Penn in 1956. After residency at Penn, the University of Cincinnati and the University of Virginia, Dr. Dorsch moved with his family to Lebanon to open the first orthopedic practice in the area in 1961. In addition to treating countless patients in his private practice, he provided care at the Veteran’s Hospital for over 50 years. Beyond his career as an orthopedic surgeon, Ray was an active contributor to the community. He was a member of the Board of the Cornwall-Lebanon School District for over 30 years, and served as its President for 18 years. He also served as President of the Falcon Foundation which he helped to create. He also served on the Board of Lebanon Valley National Bank. Ray discontinued his orthopedic practice in 1987 to become Vice President of Medical Affairs for the Good Samaritan Hospital. Upon retiring from that position in 2001, he reminded his colleagues in his Dorsch’s Desk newsletter, “If I’ve taught you anything, it is to respect yourselves and others…” He continued his association with the hospital thereafter through his work with the GS Foundation. Dr. Dorsch also volunteered on World Blindness Outreach missions, helping impoverished people of South America regain vision. He loved to travel and was a passionate gardener. Dr. Dorsch is survived by his wife of 27 years, Marie S. Dorsch; by his sister, Nancy Costantino; his children, Susan Dorsch Brawner, R. Michael Dorsch, III and Peter M. Dorsch; his step-children, Wendy De Luca, Tracy Gray and Amy Trefsgar; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and many other loving spouses and family members of these individuals. Ray is pre-deceased by his daughter, Alison C. Dorsch. A memorial service for Dr. Dorsch will be held at 11:00 on February 11, 2016 at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 600 S. 12th Street, Lebanon, PA with visitation at the church beginning at 10:00 that morning. Inurnment will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of gifts or flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to one or more of the charities that Ray would favor. University of Pennsylvania Rowing Varsity Fund 3451 Walnut Street 433 Franklin Building Philadelphia, PA 19104 (215) 898-2672 Good Samaritan Health Services Foundation Fourth and Walnut Street P.O. Box 1281 Lebanon, PA 17042 (717) 270-7864 Falcon Foundation 105 East Evergreen Road (717) 272-2031