Dorothy "Dottie" Slurff

Dorothy "Dottie" Slurff

Dorothy Slurff Obituary

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Dorothy 'Dottie' Slurff SchenectadyDorothy Dottie Slurff, 80, of Schenectady, died Wednesday, October 31st at Ellis Hospital. Dottie was born in Schenectady, a daughter of the late John and Beatrice Tillison Kral. She graduated from Nott Terrace High School and married Edward F. Slurff, who predeceased her in 1994. Dottie worked as a clerk at the City Mission of Schenectady for many years. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church. Dottie is survived by her son, Martin E. Slurff; daughter in-law, Heidi Primett Slurff; grandchildren, Emily Slurff, Frederick Slurff Jr. and Andrea Slurff. Predeceased by her children, Frank Slurff, Donna Lynn Slurff and Frederick E. Slurff Sr. Relatives and friends are invited to a prayer service on Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, 1503 Union St., (at McClellan St.), Schenectady. For those who wish, calling hours will be from 5 p.m. Monday to the time of the service. A graveside service will be Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Schenectady. Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made in Dottie's memory to City Mission of Schenectady, PO Box 760, Schenectady, NY 12301. For directions and to leave a condolence, please visit www.jonesfh.net

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