Dorothy R. Karpyn, 93, of Egypt, died Jan. 20, 2021. She was the wife of the late William Karpyn.

Born in Egypt, she was the daughter of the late William and Katie (Novak) Shafnisky.

She was the former postmaster for Whitehall for many years before retiring.

She is survived by two sons, William J. Karpyn of Egypt and John M. Karpyn of Germansville; a daughter, Deeda and her husband James Maurer of Tarpon Springs, Fla.; two sisters, Catherine Shafnisky of Whitehall and Martha M. Shafnisky of Egypt; four grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.

She was predeceased by five brothers, David, William, Alfred, Thomas and Richard Shafnisky.

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Contributions may be made to the Family Pillars Hospice, c/o the funeral home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, 18067 or the charity of one’s choice.

Arrangements were made by Schisler Funeral Home Inc., Northampton.