Obituary of Dorothy Ruth Seefeldt

Seefeldt, Dorothy 84 Dorothy Seefeldt was called to her heavenly home on September 22, 2010 in Ocala, FL. She was born Dorothy Ruth Oliphant, August 2, 1926 in Niagara Falls, NY. Dorothy lived most of her life in the Ransomville area. She retired after 20 years as a Billing Clerk for The Town of Porter in July, 1988. She was a member of the Ransomville Garden Club for many years and served as the first and only woman Fire Commissioner in New York State. She retired to Florida in her later years and most recently lived in Dunnellon, FL. She was a lifetime member of the VFW Women's Auxiliary Post #4781 in Ocala, FL. Dorothy enjoyed her many years vacationing at their cottage in Canada with friends and family. She enjoyed travelling, gardening, but most of all her time spent with her many friends and loving family. Mrs. Seefeldt is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Bernard S. of Ocala, Fl; sons David B. (Lynne) Seefeldt of Ocala, FL, Bruce Seefeldt of Niagara Falls, NY, Thomas H. (Sandra) Seefeldt of Sanborn, NY, Peter R. Seefeldt (Lettie) of Ransomville, NY and daughter Jane (Tom) Stevens of Ashville, OH along with 16 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters Helen (Harold)Denny; Marjore (S. John) Eodice, two brothers, Charles (Betsy) Oliphant, James (Barbara) Oliphant. She was predeceased by sister Betty (Malcom) Goodman and her parents Ennis and Margret Oliphant. Dorothy is also survived by several nieces and nephews and many special close friends. A memorial service to be held Sunday, September 26th at Hiers-Baxley TimberRidge Chapel, 9695 SW 110th St., Ocala, FL. Dorothy will be placed in the Columbarium at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The Ransomville Volunteer Fire Company. Ransomville Fire Co., No.1, 2521 Youngstown Lockport Rd., Ransomville, NY 14131.