Biography

Dorothy Mary Douglass passed away February 7, 2010, at Fox Nursing Home where she had resided since June 2002. Previously she had lived at 14 West Street, Oneonta for over 60 years.

The daughter of Nellie and Moses D. Bomhower, she was born in Beverly, Massachusetts on October 6, 1911. Dorothy had worked at Bresee’s Health Bar and Karmelkorn prior to working at Fox Hospital in the Admitting Office and in the Business Office. She retired from Fox Hospital in 1976 and worked part-time at Cop-Ease Print Shop from 1977 to 1991.

Dorothy was an active member of the Atonement Lutheran Church where she served as treasurer for several years. She was a past member of the Oneonta Business Women’s Club.

Survivors include her children, Gary Hartman, of Syracuse, Beverly (Gene) Redding of Olathe, Kansas, Diane (Lee) Van Houten of Cortland, and Patricia (Victor) Colucci of Brooklyn, New York. Dorothy was predeceased by grandson, Gregory Waterman in 2003, and daughter-in-law, Joanne Gage Hartman in January 2009. She is survived by seven grandchildren, Jeffrey (Laurie) Hartman of Syracuse, David (Beth) Waterman of Mulberry, FL., Jeremy Waterman of Kansas City, Mo., Mark (Tammy) Waterman of Gardner, Ks., Matthew (Amanda) Van Houten of Ithaca, Joshua (Cori) Van Houten of Wallingford, CT., and Nolan (Barbara) McAdams of Big Rapids, Michigan. Ms. Douglass is survived by 15 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter.

Calling hours will be at Bookhout Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 10, from 4 to 6 pm. The funeral service will begin at 11 am at the Atonement Lutheran Church, Thursday, February 11. Dorothy’s final resting place will be Oneonta Plains Cemetery.

Contributions may be directed to the Antonement Lutheran Church or Fox Hospital Memorial Fund.

Calling Hours

Wednesday February 10, 2010, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Bookhout Funeral Home
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Funeral Service

Thursday February 11, 2010, 11:00 AM at Atonement Lutheran Church
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