Kira L. Dorward

Kira L. Dorward, 22, of Levans Road, N. Whitehall Twp., and Lehighton, Pennsylvania, died suddenly early Sunday morning, November 29, 2020, in Lehighton.  Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of Richard L. Dorward and his wife Paula S. (Ream) of Danielsville, and Carla A. (Keiser) Dorward and her fiance Richard Martincavage.

Kira was employed as a personal care aide by Saucon Valley Manor, Hellertown.  A 2016 graduate of the Lehighton High School, she enjoyed her work caring for people and sharing her humor.  Kira loved spending time with her family, especially dogs.

Survivors: Parents. Paternal grandparents, Donald Dorward, Sr. of Lehighton, Carol (Boger) Mace of Lehighton.  Maternal grandparents, Dennis Keiser of Lehighton, Sharon Remaley of Lehighton.  Maternal great-grandmother, Lois (Wotring) Remaley of Lehighton.  Sisters, Caila wife of Jason Bower of Berwick, Sarah Dorward and companion Daniel Kiefer of Allentown, Trisha wife of Nolan Linaberry of Palmerton.  Niece, Jayden.  Nephew, Connor.  Aunts and Uncles, Donald Dorward, Jr., Norell Rehl, Frank Mace, Barbara Keiser, Cooter Keiser, all of Lehighton, Lisa Roberts of VA, Daniel Keiser of Bowmanstown.  Many cousins.

Services: 8:00 p.m., Thursday, December 3, 2020, Miller Funeral Home, 137 Fairview Street, Lehighton, PA 18235.  Call, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday in the funeral home.  Private Interment.  Online Condolences: www.schislerfuneralhomes.com .

Contributions: Carbon County Animal Shelter, 63 Broad Street, Nesquehoning, PA 18240.