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Dora Pierson Obituary
of Binghamton
Dora Pierson, 79, went to be the Lord August 8, 2008. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Sterling Pierson, Binghamton; three sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Janet Pierson, David and Diane Pierson and Gary and Karol Pierson, all of Binghamton; seven grandchildren, Christopher, Matthew, Jennifer, Alise, Jacob Pierson and Amanda and Kimberly Swartz; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Beverly and Snaz Drake, Factoryville, Pa. and Gloria and Ivan Aton, Factoryville, Pa.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Myron and Barbara Beck, Owego and Herb and Katherine Beck, Factoryville, Pa; and close friend, Jane Wheeler. She was a member of Immanuel Presbyterian Church and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Otsiningo Chapter 14 for 25 years. She loved her family, friends and flowers.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 549 Chenango St. with the Rev. Janet Abel officiating. The family will receive friends at the Fischer-Scholder Funeral Home, Inc., 269 Chenango St., Tuesday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The Eastern Star will conduct a service on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Those wishing may make donations to Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Dora's memory.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dora Pierson
Jack & Ellie Lyles
August 27, 2008
Sterling, we are sorry to hear of your loss. May it help to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cheryl Thomas Herman
August 15, 2008
Gary, I was so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. She was a wonderful lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Linda (Hayes) Callahan
August 14, 2008
I was so very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with your entire family. Even though I was quite young, memories of the lake, playing cards & Mrs P's laugh will always be constant reminders for me of her genuine nature. May God be with all of you during this difficult time.
Susan Hayes
August 13, 2008
Mark & Susan Doolittle & Family I have such happy memories of our family get togethers. I am thinking of you all. Sue
Amanda Pietrosanti & Joel Hastings
August 12, 2008
Sterling, We were so sorry to hear about Dora. We have enjoyed being neighbors with you and thank you for welcoming us to the neighborhood. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you at anytime. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Tim Hayes
August 12, 2008
Tim & MaryAnne Hayes & Family My memories go back to family gatherings at the lake and numerous visits to Ogden Street. For the longest time I thought Dora and Sterling were my Aunt & Uncle with all the boys as cousins. Our thoughts are with you all during these days of sadness. Sincerely, Tim Hayes
Eva and Linda Gibbs
August 12, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dan Blance
August 12, 2008
Sterling and family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I pray that you will find peace and comfort in your church family and each other.
Sue Sawyer
August 12, 2008
My dear, sweet cousin-in-law Gary... I am so glad I got to hug you last week - maybe that will carry into this week. My love and prayers are with you and your family- SusieB
MELISSA ROWLANDS
August 12, 2008
UNCLE STERL (AND FAMILY):
I AM VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT AUNT DORA'S PASSING. YOU ARE ALL IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
Robert & Linda Hayes & Family
August 12, 2008
Sterl and Family,We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Merna& Howard COLWELL JR
August 12, 2008
Sterling, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.One glorious day we shall all meet on that "Golden Shore"!! What a "Reunion"that will be!!Will never forget our Sharaton bus trip with the Dairy Tour and the great time we had.God be with you and bless and sustain you!!God bless & Cherish!!
August 11, 2008
Sterling and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Dora's passing. Everytime I am on the highway near your home and the home we rented from you, I think of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
The Martings-Bill, Becky, Tom and Billy
Bob Steber
August 11, 2008
Mark and family,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Dora. She and the whole Pierson family will be in my prayers.
Bob
Phil Allen
August 11, 2008
Karol and Gary
Sorry for your loss.
Cherish and share your memories as they will last many life times
Judy, Rob & Katie Krukowski
August 11, 2008
Dear Pierson Family, Sorry to read of you loss. Think of the happy memories to get you through, Sincerely, Judy, Rob & Katie Krukowski
Yvonne Wheelock-Crandall
August 11, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Marianne Kingston
August 11, 2008
Sterl & family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in my prayers.
Dad DID love you both. From Barbara Sterling's daughter
Sharon Tewksbury Chamberlain
August 11, 2008
Sterling & family,
Just happened to read the Binghamton paper this morning, only to read of Dora's passing. My deepest sympathies to all of you. She was a beautiful, lady-both inside and out! She will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her.
Sincerely,
Sharon Tewksbury Chamberlain
(Ruth Pierson Brown's daughter)
Annita Survilla
August 11, 2008
May your hearts be filled with the love of God during your time of mourning. We are thinking of you.
Andy and Annita Survilla
Dallas and Joe Saunders
August 10, 2008
Dear Mr. Peirson, Mark, Janet,and Family, We are sorry to hear about the loss of Mrs. Peirson. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. If there is anything we can do please call.
Janet Abel
August 10, 2008
To Sterling and family, you have our sympathy for the loss of Dora. She will be greatly missed at Immanuel. God bless,
Rev. Janet Abel
Immanuel Presbyterian Church
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