Doris I. Hisert

Doris I. Hisert obituary, Canajoharie, NY

Doris I. Hisert

Doris Hisert Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Houghtaling & Hanley Funeral Home, Inc. - Canajoharie on May 10, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

Obituary of Doris I. Hisert
Mrs. Doris I. Hisert, 83, of Fort Plain, NY, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family.
Doris was born on September 1, 1941, the daughter of Harry and Adaline Miller Sweet.
She graduated from St. Johnsville High School.
Following graduation, she started working at Palatine Dye and also helped out at Ehle's Ceramics. Following this, she worked on the family's dairy farm and was an amazing stay-at-home mom and homemaker until 1987, when she started her career as a school bus driver at the St. Johnsville School. She would later accept a job at the Fort Plain School, earning the nickname "Aunt Bunny" from her students, confusing many because she drove so slowly,y and retired after 25 years of amazing, dedicated service.
Doris spent her entire life in the local area and was of Christian faith. She loved ceramics, knitting, crocheting, and her family.
On October 3, 1964, she married William H. Hisert, he predeceased her on February 2, 2018.
She was predeceased in death by her parents; her sisters, Beverly Lake and Marion Duesler; her brother Edward Fassett.
She is survived by her son, Chad, and his wife Kate Hisert; her daughter, Lori (Tom); grandchildren Lucas, Cheyenne, Katie, Sam, Emma, and Charlie; and great-grandson Caleb.
The family will be receiving friends and relatives on Friday, the 16th, 2025, from 4:00-6:00 PM, at Houghtaling and Hanley Funeral Home, 20 Otsego Street, Canajoharie, NY 13317. A funeral service will take place at 6:00 PM.
Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, Fonda, NY, at a later date.
Please consider memorial contributions in her memory to the Dementia Society of America, PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA, 18901, or Mt. Valley Hospice, 108 Steele Ave, Gloversville, NY, 12078.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Doris Hisert, please visit Tribute Store

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Houghtaling & Hanley Funeral Home, Inc. - Canajoharie

20 Otsego Street, Canajoharie, NY 13317

Make a Donation
in Doris Hisert's name

Please consider a donation as requested by the family.

How to support Doris's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Doris Hisert's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Doris Hisert's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?