Dora L. Amidon
Hornell
Dora L. Amidon, 95, formerly of 1307 VanCampen Road, passed away peacefully Saturday (October 22, 2011) at Jones Memorial Hospital.
Born in Oswego, PA, June 24, 1916, the daughter of John and Grace (Kaymer) Brown, she was a lifelong area resident, and had worked for the former Marion Rohr of Hornell. Dora enjoyed flower, birds, cooking and baking.
She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Theodore Amidon in 1969, a sister Tressa Muchler, and 2 brothers George and Kenneth Brown.
She is survived by 2 sons Raymond (Carolyn) Amidon of Hornell, Francis Amidon of NC, 3 grandchildren Raymond (Jenni) Amidon Jr. of Arkport, Jeff (Jody) Amidon of Andover, and Marcella (Ken) Lupton of NC, 8 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
The family will be present 6-8pm Monday, October 24, 2011, at the Bender - Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo St, Hornell. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, at 11:00 AM, with the Rev. Steve Jewell officiating. Burial will be in Arkport Cemetery, Arkport.
To send a remembrance visit
www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com
, the family is being assisted by Chester A. Gosper IV director.
Friends may make memorial contributions to: American Cancer Society 1316 College Avenue Elmira NY 14901.