Obituary of Dorothy E. Himes

Dorothy E. Himes, 91, passed away early Sunday morning, July 19, 2020 at A.O. Fox Nursing Home. She was born on October 13, 1928 in Oneonta, NY, one of nine children of the late Andrew J. Himes, Sr. and Goldie (Graham) Himes. She was a graduate of Oneonta High School. Dorothy retired from Bendix Corp. in Sidney where she worked for many years as an office clerk. She enjoyed reading and watching soap operas; she was very particular about not being interrupted during her favorites. Dorothy is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Ken Fife; grandson, Matthew Frost (Denise Hotaling); great-granddaughter, Erica Frost; many nieces and nephews, and special friends and neighbors Anita and Bob Truman. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her siblings: Andrew J. Himes, Jr., Elizabeth Hoffman, Jennie Spence, Wilbur Himes, Richard Himes, Catherine Newell, Edith Catella and Gerald Ernest Himes. Friends may call on Friday, July 31, 2020 from 1:00-2:00pm at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St. Sidney, NY 13838. Because of COVID-19, masks will be required, and social distancing will be observed. Share condolences and memories with the family at www.landersfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.