| Date of Birth | May 6, 1925 |
| Passed Away | November 18, 2017 |
| Place of Residence | Hornell |
| Home State | N.Y. |
| Interment Location | Rural Cemetery, Hornell |
Dorothy (Zeliff) Flaitz
HORNELL-Dorothy (Zeliff) Flaitz, 92, formerly of Leach Ave., passed away early Saturday morning (Nov. 18, 2017) at Elderwood at Hornell, where she has resided the past eight months.
Born in Hornell on May 6, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Florence (Holt) Zeliff. On Aug. 9, 1947, she was married in Hornell to Jack Flaitz, who predeceased her on Feb. 17, 1975, after 28 years of marriage. Besides her parents and husband, she was also predeceased by her two sons, Gary Flaitz and Jack Flaitz and her two brothers, Roger Zeliff and Richard Zeliff.
A lifelong resident of Hornell, Dorothy was a graduate of Hornell High School, class of 1944, and at one time was a member of the former Westminster Presbyterian Church in Hornell.
She will be remembered for being a devoted wife and mother, who in 1988 at the age of 63, after her husband passed away and her children were grown, began working part-time for the City of Hornell in the Chamberlain’s office, retiring in 2000.
Her loving family includes her daughter, Sue Ann Kerber of Indiana; her two sons, Mark (Karen) Flaitz of Florida and Philip (Carol) Flaitz of Newburgh, N.Y.; also, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; as well as her nieces and nephews.
The Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St. in Hornell is honored to serve the family of Dorothy (Zeliff) Flaitz.
To honor her wishes there will be no calling hours or funeral service. Private interment will be in Rural Cemetery, Hornell at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in her memory to either the Hornell Area Humane Society, 7649 Industrial Park Road, Hornell or to the Hornell High School Alumni Assoc., P.O. Box 135 Hornell, N.Y. 14843.
So sorry to read of Dorothy’s passing. I did her hair for a good many of years. I’m sure she wasn’t happy when she had to go into the nursing home but I know how that goes as we had to put my mother in one. May she rest in peace.
Dear Sue, Phillip, Mark and family,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the
passing of your wonderful mother.
She was a grand person, and will be missed by all.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless.
My condolences to the family. My parents were friends of Dorothy’s parents and I remember visiting with my folks at Dorothy’s home. I remember her smile and laughter.
Dottie and I were friends from our class monthly lunches after 1994. She showed me how to cut a cake in 24 equal pieces. Later we were emailers. Her spirit was “a happy camper”. I will miss her as I do already. My sympathy to all her family. A job well done, Dottie.