Doris Elaine (Trout) Hetrick, 85, of Newport, PA, passed away peacefully on December 1,
2025 surrounded by family. She was born October 4, 1940 on the Tommy Baker Farm in
Buckwheat Valley, Millerstown Pa. to the late William A. and Martha M. (Baker) Trout while
her Aunt Betty was visiting. She was the middle child of five siblings. She was the beloved
wife of the late Donald L. Hetrick, with whom she shared 61 years of marriage.
Doris is survived by her five children: Debra J. Gleim (David) of Newport PA; Jill A. Gerhart
(Timothy) of Sterling Va; Janice E. Hestor (Juan Seiber) of Duncannon PA; Barbara J. Kline
(Michael) of Newport PA; and D. Jerry Hetrick (Anna) of Enola, PA.
Thirteen grandchildren: John Gleim, PhD. (Jane) of Philadelphia, PA; Cpt. Benjamin B.
Gerhart, U.S. Army stationed in South Korea; Andrew Gerhart of Sterling, VA; David Hestor
(Dawn) of Duncannon, PA; Jacqueline Frey (Frederick “Freddy”) of Duncannon, PA; Joseph
Hestor (Kristen) of Duncannon, PA; Jennifer Hestor of Duncannon, PA; Joshua Kline of
Pittsburgh, PA; Brooke Nace (Jonathan) of Thompsontown, PA; Emily Kline of
Mechanicsburg, PA; Julie Hetrick of Mechanicsburg, PA; Steven Hetrick of Reston, VA;
Jessica Hetrick of Glenmore, PA.
Six great-grandchildren: Camille Frey, Madeline Hestor, Frederick “ Gunner” Frey lll, Daniel
Hestor, Evelyn Hestor, and Brooklyn Frey.

She is survived by her older sisters Kathryn E. Crawford and Joyce J. Hess, and sisters-in-
law Eileen Trout of Newport, Esther Trout of Newport, and brother-in-law Donald P. Wingert.

She was preceded in death by her husband Donald L., her parents William A. and Martha
M. (Baker) Trout, her younger brothers William H. Trout and Roy W. Trout, brother-in-law
John T. “Terry” Hetrick of New Bloomfield, and sisters-in-law Joan Wingert of Harrisburg,
and Linda L. Hetrick of New Bloomfield.
A graduate of Newport High School Class of 1958, she was active in school activities
including basketball, and proud to wear her blue corduroy FFA jacket. She rarely missed a
’58 Class Reunion, yearly picnic, or monthly breakfast gathering with classmates and
friends. She completed her academic studies at Harrisburg Polyclinic Hospital School of
Nursing in Harrisburg, PA.
Doris devoted her life to her family and community. She was known for her gentle spirit,
devotion, and resilience. She enjoyed gatherings with family and lifelong friends from

school, and she cherished spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-
grandchildren. Family gatherings and traditions were important to her, and she only missed

one Trout reunion in 85 years. Recall of events such as birthdays and anniversaries were

delightful topics of discussion, and her family knew she would be ‘spot on” with dates. As
she looked at the calendar or asked “Alexa, what day is it?” she would quietly remember
and comment what special day it was for an extended family member and share what
happy event happened on that date. She would have liked to have sent out more cards
than she did, and many made it out with help from her daughters in later years, so that the
person knew they were always remembered, and in her thoughts, regardless.
Doris was a woman of faith, carrying that faith into her daily life with kindness and quiet
strength. As a member of Incarnation UCC, she was part of the communion preparation
team. She was delighted to hear the church steeple bell rung, often by one of her kids. As
her health declined, she found comfort in watching church services online, staying
connected to her faith and community from home.
Her legacy is one of love, family and friendship—a life well-lived and deeply treasured by all
who knew her.
Funeral services will be held at Incarnation United Church of Christ, 47 N. 4th Street,

Newport, PA 17074 on Saturday, December 13, 2025. A viewing is scheduled for 10:00 am followed
by funeral services at 11:00 am. Burial to be held at the Newport Cemetery following
services.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to either of these organizations
special to Doris: Newport Public Library www.NewportPublicLibrary.org or her church:
Incarnation United Church of Christ, 47 N. 4th Street, Newport PA 17074.