October 7, 1924 - September 2, 2011
Age 86, of East St., Gainesville, NY died September 2, 2011 at the Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw.
She was born October 7, 1924 in Gainesville, daughter of the late McKinley and Mary Elwell Prentice. Dorothy was a member of the Town of Gainesville Republican Committee for 40 years and was an election inspector for 40 years as well. She was a member of Home Bureau, St. Mary’s Church in Silver Springs and the Altar & Rosary society of the church. She was an avid reader and she enjoyed crocheting and crafts. For many years Dorothy enjoyed making afghans and donating them to those in need.
Surviving are her husband of 64 years, Max Stoffer whom she married on June 28, 1947; her children, Kenneth (Polly) Stoffer of Bliss, Kathryn (Donald) Spencer of Castile; her grandchildren, Amy (Brad) Davies, Timothy Stoffer, Natalie (John) Kelly, Michael Spencer and Matthew Spencer; 7 great grandchildren; her sisters, Lila Carlson of Warsaw, Reba Hilligas of Silver Springs, Roberta Cartwright of Gainesville, Carol (Keith) Smith of Portsmouth, VA. She was the sister of the late Richard Prentice.
There are no calling hours. A memorial service will be held Tuesday at 7 PM at Robinson & Hackemer Funeral Home, 246 N. Main St., Warsaw. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 315 Alberta Dr., Amherst, NY 14226 or American Cancer Society, 101 John J. Audubon Pkwy., Amherst, NY 14228-1198.
September 6, 2011 : Memorial Service for Dorothy M. Stoffer - 7:00 PM
Sep 7.11 from Elaine Rycroft Cheney:
Dear Max, Ken and Kathy,
She was such a lovely lady. We Rycroft's were certainly lucky to have known her. You have our sincere condolences.
Elaine
Sep 6.11 from Mark & Cindy Barber:
Max,Ken and Kathy,
We are very sad to hear of the loss of Dorothy. Sixty four years of marriage in today's world is a real tribute to your family.
God Bless
Sep 6.11 from Don Camp:
Kathy & Don - Our sincerest condolences to you and your family. Don & Dawn
Sep 6.11 from Christi Richardson:
Sending thoughts and prayers to the Stoffer family. An awesome lady who will be greatly missed. She poured her love and life into her family. She may be gone, but will live on in their lives.
Sep 6.11 from William Spencer:
Kathy and Don, please accept our sincerest condolonces. We hope you have many fond memories to draw upon.
Bill and Erika
Sep 5.11 from Joanne Rycroft Bateman:
I have so many fond memories of our times together on Murphy Rd. So very sorry for your loss.
Joanne
Sep 4.11 from Ken Rycroft:
I am so sorry to hear of Dorothy's passing. Although I have not seen her often over the past years, my heart is full of memories of many nights spent at your home, her wonderful breakfasts and delicious chocolate chip cookies. She took good care of this city boy. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Celebrate the wealth of warm memories...Ken, Dorothy and Olivia
Sep 3.11 from Mickey & Jean Sullivan:
Max & Family,
So sorry to hear about Dorothy we will always remember her smile and great personality. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Sep 3.11 from Jack and Carol (Rycroft) Knapp:
Our sincerest condolences to Max and family on the death of Dorothy. She was one terrific lady and will be missed dearly. Our prayers are with all of you. Carol and Jack
Sep 3.11 from Joe and Sue:
We know that your hearts are sad, cherish all the beautiful memories.........they are yours forever. Many hugs and much love. Joe and Sue
Sep 2.11 from Jane Stephens:
I am so very sorry for your loss, Dot was a great person, loyal to the last degree and staunch in her beliefs. She contributed so much to the local political scene. She will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. May she be at peace now.