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Haroldine "Dolly" Hettel

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Haroldine Hettel Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 1, 2024.

Haroldine Mary Hettel, known affectionately as Dolly, passed away peacefully at Mercy House of the Southern Tier, Endicott, New York, on June 29th, 2024, at the age of 78. Born on July 2nd, 1945, in Johnson City, NY, she was the daughter of Harold and Mary Shattuck.

Dolly was passionate and devoted to her family and those she loved. She dedicated her life to her family, cherishing every moment spent with them. Dolly was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, whose kindness and warm spirit touched many lives.

She is survived by her daughters, Kimberly Osborne and Michelle Linville, and son-in-law Len Wheeler; grandchildren, Michael Wheeler (Stevey Lynn Brand), Christopher Wheeler, Kai Raub, Victoria (Freddy) Mallon, Mareena (Adam) Bixby, and Kiaira Linville (Jose Gonzalez); great-grandchildren, Rylie Anne Wheeler, Felicity Mallon, Tyler, Reid, Ezra, Magnolia, and Ember Bixby, Jasiah Linville, Gabriel, and Mateo Gonzalez. She also leaves behind her sister-in-law Kathleen Hall, nieces and nephews MaryLou (David) Cherinko, James (Corinne) Conrow, Rick (Kristine) Conrow, and Danielle (Tom) Pratt, along with many treasured cousins.

Dolly was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Raymond Hettel; daughter, Mary Wheeler; grandson, Ryan Wheeler; and her parents.

A private ceremony for the family will be held at Mikeska Funeral Home in Binghamton, NY, which is assisting the family with the arrangements. A celebration of Dolly's life will be held at a future date, with details to be announced in advance.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mercy House of the Southern Tier or Lourdes Hospice, in memory of Dolly. The family would like to recognize Lourdes Hospice for the amazing care they provided to Dolly during her battle with Alzheimer's. Especially Brittani, Wendy, Kim and Melissa who treated our mother with exceptional care, love and kindness. A special thank you to Susan, a childhood friend, who brought her comfort and smiles this last year. We would also like to thank the staff at Mercy House of the Southern Tier for the amazing care they provided Dolly in her final days and the love and comfort they not only provided to her but her family as well during this difficult time.

Dolly's legacy of love and nurturing will forever be cherished and remembered by all who were fortunate enough to know her.

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Kimberly Ann Hettel Osborne

June 29, 2025

Today is a day that literally destroyed me. Mommy you were suffering for so many years with a very cruel and evil disease, Alzheimer's Disease. You fought the most incredible battle Ive ever seen any one wage on any disease. You always kept fighting until the bitter end when you no longer were strong enough to fight your battle. You passed away peacefully and comfortable with the most amazing earth angels I've ever had the honor of knowing. Those angels were found at Mercy house of Endicott, NY. Not only did they take exceptional care of you in the few days you were there they took care of all of us your family also with their kind and open hearts. I love you mommy forever and I miss you dearly. A part of me died inside the day you left this earth but Im so happy you were comfortable and given the dignity and respect you so rightfully deserved about racing your ever ending battle on Earth. I know you, daddy, Mary, grandma and grandpa and Ryan all came down today with Jesus exactly a year ago to take you home to heaven with them so you could get your muchly deserved and hard earned perfect golden wings from the angels. Fly high mommy with everyone up in heaven you loved and we love. We'll never forget you how could we and just know Shelly and I are good here together doing things I know you'd be so proud of us for. You stay strong mommy like you always are and I'll stay strong here for you and me until we meet again in heaven Keep a light on for me mommy keep a light on for me to guide me through my life here on Earth and to guide me towards heaven to finally be back with you on my final day here earth. We never really die we live on through our loved ones left here who were honored to love and be loved by you while you graced the earth with your presence! Fly high mama and soar with your beautiful perfect golden wings in heaven you received a year ago for you are not suffering anymore Jesus took your burdens of pain and your failing health with him and made you perfect in heaven. I love ya mommy always and forever. Your Kimmy ALWAYS AND FOREVER