Doris M. Wonderling-Stanson

Doris Wonderling-Stanson passed from this earth to be with the Lord August 26, 2025, at the age of 90. Born Doris Melda Dunlap, December 20,1934 in Licking Township, Clarion County Pennsylvania on a family farm.

Following her graduation from Sligo H.S., Sligo Pa., she married Robert M. Wonderling. The Wonderling family relocated to Palmyra, Pa. in 1967 as he began his career as an administrator at Lebanon Valley College (LVC). Robert passed away in 1995 and later Doris married long-time LVC administrator Gregrory Stanson. At LVC Doris enjoyed sporting events, drama productions, and was an active member and served as President of the LVC Women’s Auxiliary.

In addition to her volunteer work at Lebanon Valley College, Doris was an active member of Palmyra First United Methodist Church, serving on the founding board of Noah’s Little Ark Preschool, and as a teacher's aide at Happiness Street Nursery School.

Doris owned a boutique children’s clothing store, “The Mulberry Bush,” in Hershey, Pa. which combined her passion and love for children, and eye for fashion. She loved playing bridge, live theater, laughing, and sewing.

She is survived by daughter Cynthia L. Turnbull, daughter Susan L. and son-in-law Steven Alger, son Robert C. and daughter-in-law Kristin (Lichtenwalner) Wonderling along with grandchildren: Megan Raub, Rebecca Drury, Brooks Alger, Hollis Miller, James Alger, Sam, Mark, and Ben Wonderling. In addition, great-grandchildren: Genevieve, Jackson, Simon, Caelyn, Miriam, Henry, Audrey, Wynona, Alaina, Olivia, Warren, Weston, and Adeline.

A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Contributions in her memory can be made to Cornwall Manor Benevolent Care. https://cornwallmanor.org/donate