Age 91, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2010. She was born March 14, 1918 in Elmira to the late Augustus W. and Hazel L. (Hill) Edler. She was predeceased in January 2009, by the love of her life, Durwood, with whom she celebrated 67 wonderful years of marriage on January 1, 2009. She was also predeceased by her beloved daughter, Sandra, in 1957, sister, Geraldine (John) Stowell and sister-in-law, Lenora (Harvey) Dunbar. Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Joan "Susan" (Greg) Chlan of Roanoke, VA; son, Bruce (Mary Ellen) Hotter of Millerton, PA; also survived by the joys of her life, her grandchildren, Katie (Jeff) VanArnam, Lt. Cmdr. Kevin (Wendy) Chlan, Jeremy (Ann) Sheive, John (Carla) Hotter, Jill (Ed) Ososkie; great grandchildren, Kelly and Kara Sheive, Kaya VanArnam, Micah and Noah Chlan, and Colin Ososkie; survivors also include; nieces, Beth and Diane; nephews, Craig and Lee; dear beloved friend and caregiver, Pat Johnson. Dorothy was also a 50 + year member of the North Presbyterian Church and during WW II she worked for the Artistic Card Company. Besides being a kind and loving mother, her greatest contribution in life was that of being a super caregiver. She will be remembered by family, friends and neighbors for her thoughtful and tender care, which helped enrich their time on earth. Family and friends may call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira/Southport, NY on Saturday, February 20, 2010 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. Funeral services honoring Dorothy's life will follow with Reverend Jennifer Wolfe leading the service. Interment will take place in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY at the convenience of her family. Her family would like to thank all of those health care workers at Elcor Health Services who administered to her during the final months of her life. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may remember Dorothy with memorials in her name to the charity of their choice. A 'Candle of Remembrance' may be left for her family in obituaries at www.olthof.com