Doris Marie Schetting

HAMBURG - Doris Marie Schetting, 74, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at Wilson Memorial Regional Medical Center in Johnson City, N.Y., surrounded by her loving family. Born in Hardyston, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Mattie Runnalls. Mrs. Schetting had been a lifelong resident of Sussex County. She had been employed by the Hamburg Board of Education for 25 years as a food service worker and had retired 17 years ago. She had been a member of the NRA (National Rifle Association). She was predeceased by her son, Jeffrey H. Schetting on Oct. 1, 1996. Mrs. Schetting is survived by her husband of 57 years, William H. Schetting; her four sons, Michael and his wife, Chris, of Hampton, Va.; Stephen of Glendale, Ariz.; Gus and his wife, Mari, of Wantage, and Christopher of Hamburg; two brothers, Ronald H. Runnalls of Vernon and Charles H. Runnalls of Franklin; two sisters, Linda Talmadge of Franklin and Sharon Biller of St. Augustine, Fla.; and four grandchildren. A family statement said, "Doris' whole world and total focus was on her family. She was very supportive and loving to everyone in her extensive family, friends and anyone she came in contact with. She greeted everyone with a smile. "She continued a long and close friendship with her former co-workers, Lois, Nancy, Sally and Isabelle. "Everyone will miss her generous and loving ways. She sent cards for every conceivable occasion. At Christmas, she sent gifts all over the country which included her famous braided bread and jams, made with her loving hands. "She enjoyed baking and preparing entries for the fair and won many awards. She never hesitated to share her skills, knowledge and recipes with her sons, "daughters" and grandchildren. "She and Bill traveled extensively throughout the country, always stopping to spend time with far away relatives. "Doris and Bill spent many days and nights at their place in Sanford, N.Y., frequently in the company of their wonderful neighbors and friends, Gus and Maria Stefano. "She loved to read, work crossword puzzles and watch the birds and other wildlife in their yard. She lovingly and skillfully Ôput-up' all of the fruit and vegetables they grew. Their home was the site of countless birthday celebrations made special by her wonderful cakes and pies. "Her grandson Joe spent many of his childhood summers at their home in Hamburg. In 2004, his wife Jen was welcomed lovingly into the family. Doris maintained a close and loving relationship with her granddaughters, Lisa and Jamie in Arizona. Her granddaughter Amy was fortunate to live nearby and have a close and loving relationship with her grandparents. She spent many wonderful days at their home and celebrated all of her seven birthdays with them." Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2008, at 8:30 p.m. at the Pinkel Funeral Home, 31 Bank St. on Route 23, Sussex Borough. Friends may pay their respects to the family on Saturday, July 26, 2008, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Private cremation services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 669 Littleton Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054.