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Dorothy Richter Obituary
Born in Vernon on June 7, 1917, she was the daughter of William and Orletta Eastman Ott. A resident of Oneida since December of 1950, Dorothy was a graduate of Vernon High School. She married Curtis W. Richter in Vernon on Dec. 30, 1950. Mr. Richter died Feb. 8, 1977.
Prior to marriage, Dorothy was employed by the former Albert Dam Canning Company as the bookkeeper. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, and was a member of the AARP No. 3328 and its national chapter. Dorothy loved being a mother and grandmother and the family times at the family cottage on Tuscarora Lake. She was famous for her homemade apple pies.
Surviving are two daughters and three sons-in-law, Nancy and F. Matthew Zlomek of Chittenango, Janet and Mark E. Combs of Temple, Texas and J. Scott Pierce of Clifton Park; four grandchildren, Ryan and Christopher Zlomek and Curtis and Daniel Combs; one cousin, Eileen Ott of Utica and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter, Carol Pierce in May of 1988.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday from the First United Methodist Church, Oneida with the Rev. Colleen Preuninger, officiating. Interment will be made in Maple Grove Cemetery, Vernon. Friends may call 2-6 p.m., Sunday at the church. Contributions, in her memory, may be made to the First United Methodist Church, Corner of Main and Grove Streets, Oneida, N.Y. 13421. Arrangements are under the direction of the Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, Inc., 260 Main St., Oneida.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
November 2, 2012
She was a lovely lady. The Krahl family
Tom Bartholomew
October 29, 2012
I remember Mrs. Richter and her family from the Methodist Church as a child. She would frequently help out at events and had a quick smile and kind word. My heart goes out to her family yet they know for certain she has gone to the Father's loving arms and to be reunited after so many years with Mr. Richter. God bless you all.
Kathy Clinch-Hoffman
October 26, 2012
Nancy,Janet and families, So very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing she was a wonderful person. God Bless all of you
Lorie O'Hara/LeWorthy
October 26, 2012
I send my deepest sympathy to all of Mrs. Richter's family. There are so many memories as I look back on the last 40+ years that you have been a part of my extended family. My family's thoughts and prayers are with you now.
Gregory Riley, Sr.
October 25, 2012
Nancy and family,
I am sorry for the lost of your mother. The Riley family will keep you and your family in our prayers.
October 25, 2012
Nancy, Janet and families
I am so sorry to learn of the death of your beautiful mother. I have such fond memories of her. She was such a pleasant woman who was always interested to know how we were doing and how our kids/parents were. I always enjoyed my conversations with her. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Roselle Lynch
"Class of '73"
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