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Dorothy M. “Dot” Ehlers, 76, of Lyons Falls

Story Published: Aug 2, 2012 at 12:45 PM EDT

Story Updated: Aug 2, 2012 at 12:52 PM EDT

LYONS FALLS - Dorothy M. “Dot” Ehlers, 76, of Lyons Falls, N.Y. passed away at her home on Wednesday, August 1, 2012, where she was under the care of Lewis County Hospice.

Dorothy was born January 23, 1936 to Victor and Amelia Badura Stoffle. She was born at home in Turin, N.Y. with the help of a midwife.

She graduated in 1953 from General Martin School in Glenfield.  After graduation she was employed on a dairy farm owned by Ed and Bertha Yancey. Later she worked as a telephone operator.

On November 20, 1954 she married Herbert Ehlers at St Mary's Catholic Church, Glenfield, with Rev. Francis Desrosius officiating.  Together they owned and operated a dairy farm on Route 12 in Lyons Falls.

Dorothy is survived by her three sons and one daughter and their spouses. Ricky Ehlers and Nancy Cook; Herb Ehlers and Linda; Randy Ehlers and Laurie; all from Lyons Falls; Judy and Ronald May from Port Leyden. 

Also surviving: a sister and her husband, Maryann and Tom O'Brien, Constableville;  A sister, Ruth Lamont, Lowville; a sister-in-law Kay Ehlers, Glenfield;  brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Rudy and Joan Ehlers, Prattsville; Eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Dorothy is predeceased by her husband Herb, who died in 2000; her parents, Victor and Amelia Stoffle; a brother and his wife, George and Suzanne Stoffle, and a niece, Victoria Barrows.

Dorothy enjoyed her time with family and friends, cooking, silk flower crafts, puzzle books and her cat, Mr. Orange.

Honoring Dorothy's wishes there will be no calling hours or funeral. Memorial donations may be made to Lewis County Hospice, 7785 State Street, Lowville, NY 13367.

Condolences may be made online at www.isenekerfuneralhome.com .


 
Sunday, May 19, 2013
, Watertown, NY

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