Nethaway, Dorothy M.

NEW BALTIMORE — Our beloved mother, sister, grandmother, greatgrandmother and friend, Dorothy "Dot," 92, passed away peacefully into eternal life on October 18, 2021, with her loving daughter, Debbie by her side.

She was the wife of the late Lambert Nethaway, with whom she shared 56 wonderful years of marriage. Dorothy was born on February 23, 1929, to the late Alfred Kniffen and Mildred (Ruth) Scott Kniffen.

She is survived by her two daughters, Donna Rhodes (Dennis) and Deborah Shoemaker; step-grandson Michael Rhodes; stepgranddaughter Dr. Kimberly Rhodes PH.D.; greatgranddaughter Imogen Pranger; two greatgrandsons, Cameron and Kieran Rhodes; sister Ann Kelly; brother Robert Kniffen (Beverly); sister-inlaw Dolores Kniffen, and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and greatnephews. She was predeceased by her brother Albert Kniffen; and brotherin-law Gene Kelly.

Dorothy was a homemaker and a wonderful mom. After her children left the nest, she worked at the Coxsackieathens Central School District. She helped with Meals on Wheels with her sister and she delivered food to the shut-ins at church. The church family was a very important part of her life. Her strong faith got her through many trying times. After losing the love of her life, she went to work at Ravena Welding Supply as an office helper to her daughter Debbie. She worked until the age of 87. Dorothy was a life member of the Cornell Hook and Ladder Ladies Auxiliary.

The family of Dorothy would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to all who helped care for Dorothy over the past year at Daughters of Sarah.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 23, at 10 a.m. in the Second Reformed Church, Coxsackie.

Contributions in loving memory of Dorothy Nethaway may be made to the Second Reformed Church, 16 Washington Ave., Coxsackie, NY, 12051 or a charity of your choice.