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Raymond Loeffler uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, November 7, 2024
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Raymond Loeffler uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, November 7, 2024
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Taylor planted a tree in memory of Dorothy Loeffler
Friday, September 27, 2024
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Mike & Robin Knoblock planted a tree in memory of Dorothy Loeffler
Friday, September 27, 2024
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Liz Heil uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, September 26, 2024
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Growing up Dorothy was my favorite person. She was my big sister, my biggest cheerleader, and with her being 9 years older than me, I looked up to her and admired her so much. I would constantly bug her by going into her room knowing that she would let me “borrow” one of her things to leave her alone. I always left with a big smile on my face and an ace of base or Whitney Houston cassette tape in my hand. She was our babysitter growing up and made things fun and definitely interesting. Whether it was her and I ganging up on Willie making it seem like I was stronger than him or playing Pocahontas and being forced to play the chief because she of course had to be Pocahontas. And of course we can’t forget summers being forced to sit out at high noon so she could tan. She was always a big kid at heart.
As we got older she started to see me as an equal. This is where our relationship truly grew and where I considered her my best friend. We would call each other at all hours of the night for relationship advice, funny stories about our days, if we had seen the latest episode of Greys or just to vent. Me, her, and our mom were always so close and we knew that anything that was told to one of us was told to all of us. I cherish those phone calls now and will miss being able to pick up the phone and call her at any given moment. Any time there was a crisis Dorothy was there. Especially anything medical. Her expertise and straightforward advice helped ease the pressure and we knew we could always count on her.
Some of my favorite things about Dorothy was her unique way to make everyone around her feel comfortable. She was often considered the life of the party because of her sense of humor and her amazing dance moves. Her nieces loved every moment they spent with her. They had so much fun finding the treasures she hid in her treasure chest, playing hide and seek, snuggling, and laughing. It was such a joy to see them enjoy you the way I did when I was little. I will make sure that your memory is kept alive and the girls will never forget you.
Dorothy, I hope you know how much you were loved by so many. Your family, friends, patients, and so many more lives you touched without even realizing it. You were a beautiful soul inside and out. I hope now you are finally at peace. We will love you forever. You definitely did it “your way”
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The family of Dorothy Loeffler uploaded a photo
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
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Raymond Loeffler posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Dorothy my wife was my eternal companion, and unwavering partner through thick and thin.
when I met her her upstate easy going nature was infectious and I was immediately stung by her good nature. She was with her best friend Christine who knew the secret spirit Dorothy held, an “old soul.” They were always a duo to be reckoned with. Being ten years older than her siblings gave her strong family values, she helped with care at a young age. She would remind you that when she worked at Dunkin’ Donuts at age 16 she would walk home from town after shift… in the snow.
She had a fond memory of Marianne taking her and her Elmira Binghamton friends to see the Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting in her first trip to NYC. Christmas was always special.
The tight bonds with family were helpful when she moved down to Long Island for work. She used her brilliant vibrant personality to build a work base and friend base in a new environment, not once but several times. Ernie her dad set her up when she first got the call. Jumping through healthcare jobs as a per diem temp did not offer any Silk Road, and she cleaned up every facility from bottom up implementing an acceptable level of accountability and service when there was holes. This was not easy, and certainly was what drove her charisma to be infectious in every setting. I joked with her that she was a nurse, and in the “family biz” like Marianne her mom who counted drip times for medicine bags at Columbia. Dorothy did anything necessary at her work despite the wearing nature of helping elder patients through terminal end of life family care. She loved what she did.
We met in 2009, she and i courted each other, driving to Binghamton for St. Patrick’s day to meet her college friends, , Goshen, camping in Hyde Park where I met Lizzy in her college. I showed her my life and she easily fit in with my friends and family, camping, back yard barbecuing, and helping each other. We both met later in life and were able to overcome previous life strains.
She loved “high noon” where I’m told she’d be in a lawn chair in her Goshen backyard field catching the rays of summer. She loved our boat on Sundays and when the season changed we took long boat rides exploring Long Island creeks when the motor ran clean in the brisk air through crystal waveless slack tide. She loved Sunday football season when it was more with catching up with family like a quasi Sunday dinner.
She loved Grays Anatomy, and you couldn’t talk while it was on. Big brother was always Dvred with mom when she came into town and the caught up like sisters.
Before Willy and Lizzy were born the trio took a drive in a chilappy station wagon to Disney in Florida’s, and “there was no Air conditioning. This story came out when she lived with me for over two years and I turned on the central air in the house when we were getting ready for a wedding on a hot day, to be honest I didn’t know it would work I hadn’t used it in years and was unplugged . We never were without ac again. She was vibrant when she dressed up, but didn’t need to. Dorothy lit up any room with her smile.
I met Willy in Goshen and he showed me the town. Dorothy always ran into someone like she was an old time celebrity, and had a story to tell about all of the locals. Willy and Dorothy always had a special bond. Even more recently than ever, so I know this time is especially hard. Willy and Dorothy would quote Saturday night live skits verbatim like it was Monday morning at the water cooler. But years later. At Christmas was special family time, we rallied at Christmas Eve at our house hosting brunch then the drive upstate to be with everyone. The yearly tradition was Ernie would get the eggnog and watch national lampoons family vacation , while Ernie’s famous” hate to cook chilli” toiled on the frisky stove and Dorothy demanded a full reading of night before Christmas was read by dad. She never grew up and stayed young at heart. Then Casey came with Lizzy, and more family life was invigorated from parties to their wedding, and little ones. Dorothy always loved her nieces and nephew enormously. Emilia and Madeline, and Annika and Darren- she wanted to give them the world!
Not to be missed, Everyone could agree that when the night rang in Dorothy would have a genius musical selection and complement it with full blown karaoke and stage theatrics unmatched by even the original performers.
Dorothy had a Carroll heart, literally. Her heart doctor a cardio thoracic surgeon had heard the same beats in treatment of her grandmother Madeline. It was a relapse that was an unknown and could develop into a serious condition, I didn’t care, it was a beautiful heart. Dorothy also had the Kahn work ethic of specifically her dad joking “never missing a day of school”. Dorothy went to work far past when she should have.
We went through tough medical times together, more than most. we were displaced and separated with bills, often leading to stress. We did not have an easy path, but being with Dorothy made that bearable, she was my lighthouse and I have been cut short of my goal to get the “gang together” Duke , Bear(our cat), and our family. we wanted a stable life not relentless with life complexities. For this I hold emptiness that will never escape me.
Dorothy was my “through thick and thin “ rock. My “feet up on the dashboard” navigator, my love, and my be all end all. She remembered names and birthdays, to set goals and shared our most intimate emotions with no risks. We depended on each other with every difficulty. We loved each other eternally despite our sometimes stubborn natures and were connected in spirit. I’m lucky to have found her but I believe there was something greater in play. Of the time we have had I am lucky to have experienced life in this way for if there was no prick of a thorn, a rose would not be worth picking and cherishing.
Ernie and Marianne, although your loss to me is considered the greatest, please find piece to the flower “Daisy” whom you birthed, nourished, and who has bloomed on all of us in ways we all feel loss, but will hold every moment we experienced with her, every recollection, and every catch phrase as fullness and peace of what life is. From our wedding song… With every beat of my heart I give you my love completely, my darling (Dorothy) this I promise you!
Dorothy i miss you every moment,
“Say prayers and I’ll do the same”
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Pam Thatcher Minkoff & Steve Minkoff lit a candle
Monday, September 23, 2024
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We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Dorothy Loeffler. Our thoughts and prayers are with Dorothy's family, which include my cousin Raymond Loeffler, who was Dorothy's husband. We are thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort during this time. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
Our sincere condolences,
Pam Thatcher Minkoff & Steve Minkoff
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Anonymous planted a tree in memory of Dorothy Loeffler
Monday, September 23, 2024
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A Big sister I never had, a funny, kind woman who left us far too soon. In Loving Memory of Dorothy Loeffler (Kahn) Condolences To the Kahn family -MK Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Christine Rosato uploaded photo(s)
Monday, September 23, 2024
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I’ve been lucky enough to have known Dorothy (or as like to call her Dottie-she tolerated it.. barely) for almost 20 years. She was one of my best friends, someone I could tell or say anything to and would never judge. Best friends are the ones who know our hearts, minds and crazy quirks and choose us as their friends anyway. I’m grateful to have been her friend.
Over the years I have so so many great memories with Dorothy. She was the last person to make me laugh so hard I cried, (just 2 weeks ago). Even though we didn’t live close we spoke on phone a lot. I will miss our calls … I will miss your laugh.
They say friendship is a connection that does not weaken in death but grows stronger for those who remember … I will remember you forever , you will be forever in my heart… and when I see you again … we will talk for hours my friend.
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Regina Loeffler lit a candle
Saturday, September 21, 2024
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Regina Loeffler uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, September 21, 2024
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I was deeply saddened to hear that Dorothy passed away and send my condolences. I have many fond memories of the good times we shared from family gatherings to lazy Sundays together relaxing with friends and family on the bay, probably one of her favorite places to be. Those Sundays were always filled with fun, great stories, laughter, cooling in the water and pedicures of sorts by the killies and let's not forget FOOD.....the grilling never stopped and the feasts were amazing. A little slice of heaven that she loved.
My family always celebrated Christmas with English Christmas crackers and our fun was always enhanced with a candle race to see who's burned to a designated spot the fastest. There was always a dollar bet involved and I remember Dorothy's excitement when she won as I don't think she had ever won anything. Her competitiveness in all the games we played made for great merriment for everyone. She was especially excited one Christmas visit when we threw a birthday party for Duke including some fun gifts for him.
As I share some memories of Dorothy, a very kind and caring person, I know she will be missed by those she touched and I share in the sorrow of her loss.
May she rest in peace.
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Christine Rosato planted a tree in memory of Dorothy Loeffler
Friday, September 20, 2024
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They say friends are like siblings u get to choose. Im grateful for having met you. Ill miss u forever my friend but u will be forever in my heart Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Emily lit a candle
Thursday, September 19, 2024
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Emily Mastronardi uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, September 19, 2024
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Dorothy was my little cousin and one of my first friends. She was one of the funniest people you'd ever meet and could make people laugh in literally any situation. Dorothy helped me through the hardest time in my life. She shared a special bond with my mom, her Aunt Leen, who also had a great ability to make people laugh.
As a child, I couldn't wait to spend time with my little cousin when she came to visit and I would give her any of my toys she wanted to take home, as I loved her so much. We would have a great time doing all sorts of silly things like bouncing off of each other after stuffing pillows under our shirts.
Mum deodorant, rust lice, aggravating our Grandma, Party Starts Now!, tanning bed sunburns, hot dogs thrown in the hospital laundry, excessively hot water bottles, water and marshmallows, laying out in the driveway, and so many more little things will remind me of cherished memories with you.
I love you and only wish your time here with us was longer and happier.
Rest in peace, sweet little Dorothy. You are missed.
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Josephine Tullo posted a condolence
Thursday, September 19, 2024
We're so deeply saddened to hear that Dorothy passed away. I wish that i had the words to comfort you all.
Dorothy was such a kind hearted person and we enjoyed her company so much. I remember having lunch with her and Ray in NYC at the Red Rooster. I was in NYC caring for my granddaughter at the time and they drove into the city to see me.
My mother in law, Margaret, was put in the rehab facility that Dorothy worked at. Dorothy would stop at Mc Donald's and pick up a vanilla shake for her. She would check up on her even though Margaret wasn't her patient. We will always be grateful for her kindness. May sweet Dorothy rest in eternal peace.
A Memorial Tree was planted for Dorothy Loeffler
Thursday, September 19, 2024
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Donovan Funeral Home Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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