Veronica Dorothy “Dot” Flaitz – 85 – a resident at McAuley Manor Nursing Home in Hornell, died Thursday, May 19, 2011. Until a debilitating stroke in 2007, she had resided with her husband on the Big Creek Road in Hornell.
Born in Rockledge, FL on April 6, 1926, she was the daughter of Frank and Ruth (Swort) Teater.
Dot grew up in Whitesville, NY and was a 1945 graduate of Whitesville Central School. She had resided in Hornell since 1947. She was employed for about 25 years as a seamstress at the former Marion Rohr Corporation. She enjoyed sewing, ceramics, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her family was always her main focus and emphasis. Following retirement, she and her husband spent about 10 winters in Hernando, Florida.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, George W. Flaitz, who died February 25, 2010. She was also predeceased by her 5 sisters and their husbands: Florence (Paul) Fanton, Martha (Claude) Payne, Agnes (Freeman) McAllister, Gertrude (Howard) Napier, Mary (Donald) Metcalf; 2 brothers: Lawrence Teater and Harry (Mary) Teater; her mother and father-in-law Lena (Saxton) and Leon Flaitz; 2 sisters-in-law: Geraldine McLane and Kathryn (Gerald) House; 3 brothers-in-law: Samuel Flaitz, Richard Flaitz, Donald Flaitz; and several nieces and nephews.
Surviving are 3 daughters, George Ann (James) Carter of Warsaw, Mary Lou (Dennis) Kasa of Cranberry Township, PA, and Linda Sue (Gary) Recktenwald of Arkport; 3 sons, William Flaitz of Almond, Thomas (Monica) Flaitz of Hornell, Brian (Mary Christine) Flaitz of Inverness, FL; 15 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Also, surviving are sisters-in-law Shirley Flaitz and Delores Flaitz and brothers-in-law Jacob (Mary) Flaitz and Robert (Donna) Flaitz.
At Dorothy’s request, there will be no calling hours. A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are in the care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church Street, Hornell, NY.
Dot’s family request that memorial contributions in her name be made to the National Foundation for Transplants (www.transplants.org) in honor of Brian Flaitz or to the American Diabetes Association, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or a charity of the donor’s choice.
I was saddened to read about dorothy’s passing. She was a great friend to me when we worked together at Marion Rohr. I always enjoyed talking with her.
She would always get me laughing. I still have the beautiful baby blanket she made for me when I gave birth to my son. I brought it to show her one day when she was in the nursing home. I told her it was my sons favorite blanket. She got the biggest smile on her face. Dorothy was a really kind lady. I missed her when she retired.
My condolences to Brian and his family. I worked with Brian for several years at Dansville Chrysler Plymouth.