In Memory Of
Dorothy R. Taffner
1937
2020
Dorothy R. Taffner
April 22, 1937 — April 5, 2020
Dorothy Ann (Rowntree) Taffner died peacefully on April 5, 2020. She was 82.
She is survived by her husband John, her children Lisa (George) Werner, Debbie Smith, David (Broc VanAlstine), and Sarah (Todd Friga); grandchildren Adam Smith, Nick Smith, Anina Vancheri, Ari Vancheri, Kellie Friga, Noah Friga, Cici Friga, and Kellin Love; her brother David Rowntree; her brothers- and sisters-in-law Jim and Jan Taffner and Jane and Dave O'Brien; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and godchildren.
She is predeceased by her parents Alan and Frances Rowntree, her in-laws John Sr. and Florence Taffner, her son John Gerard, her sister-in-law Marge Rowntree, and her nephew John O'Brien.
Dorothy was a graduate of Nazareth Academy. She worked as a receptionist at Eastman Kodak where she met and eventually married the dashing mailroom boy.
Dorothy would often tell her children, "I went through the valley of death to give you life." Here are some other memories of our mother and grandmother: Irish soda bread, corned beef and cabbage, card games, go Bills!, her Santa collection, "I'll tuck you in my prayers," sharing family history, especially crazy family stories (and there were a LOT of crazy family stories), laughing and crying at the same time, homemade play dough, lighting a candle, Sunday Fun Day.
She was active in her church and her community. She taught religious classes, facilitated marriage preparation, and worked as a volunteer chaplain and hospice provider. In the mid-1980s she started a prayer line where anyone in need could call in their prayer request. Dorothy would share those requests with a dedicated group of individuals who would include them in their daily prayers. The prayer line remains active and Dorothy's commitment to offering support and comfort to anyone in need will continue.
Dorothy maintained deep and profound relationships throughout her entire life. She and John joined a group of young couples from church when they were first married. For the next six decades, they met monthly to discuss spiritual, familial, and personal matters, supporting each other through celebrations and sadness.
Dorothy saw the best in everyone she knew. She loved to send and receive cards and letters, catch up via phone calls, and stay connected through email. In her later years, she drew much comfort from lunches with Jan and Eileen, phone calls with her brother, and laughs and tears with her dear Meg.
If you knew Dorothy, you know some of what made her so special to so many. She loved each and every one of you. She will be missed.
"Good Night, John-Boy."
Goodnight, Dorothy.
The family will plan a celebration of Dorothy's life for some time in the future.
If you would like to make a donation in Dorothy's name, she was a long time supporter of St Jude's Children's Research Hospital.
She is survived by her husband John, her children Lisa (George) Werner, Debbie Smith, David (Broc VanAlstine), and Sarah (Todd Friga); grandchildren Adam Smith, Nick Smith, Anina Vancheri, Ari Vancheri, Kellie Friga, Noah Friga, Cici Friga, and Kellin Love; her brother David Rowntree; her brothers- and sisters-in-law Jim and Jan Taffner and Jane and Dave O'Brien; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and godchildren.
She is predeceased by her parents Alan and Frances Rowntree, her in-laws John Sr. and Florence Taffner, her son John Gerard, her sister-in-law Marge Rowntree, and her nephew John O'Brien.
Dorothy was a graduate of Nazareth Academy. She worked as a receptionist at Eastman Kodak where she met and eventually married the dashing mailroom boy.
Dorothy would often tell her children, "I went through the valley of death to give you life." Here are some other memories of our mother and grandmother: Irish soda bread, corned beef and cabbage, card games, go Bills!, her Santa collection, "I'll tuck you in my prayers," sharing family history, especially crazy family stories (and there were a LOT of crazy family stories), laughing and crying at the same time, homemade play dough, lighting a candle, Sunday Fun Day.
She was active in her church and her community. She taught religious classes, facilitated marriage preparation, and worked as a volunteer chaplain and hospice provider. In the mid-1980s she started a prayer line where anyone in need could call in their prayer request. Dorothy would share those requests with a dedicated group of individuals who would include them in their daily prayers. The prayer line remains active and Dorothy's commitment to offering support and comfort to anyone in need will continue.
Dorothy maintained deep and profound relationships throughout her entire life. She and John joined a group of young couples from church when they were first married. For the next six decades, they met monthly to discuss spiritual, familial, and personal matters, supporting each other through celebrations and sadness.
Dorothy saw the best in everyone she knew. She loved to send and receive cards and letters, catch up via phone calls, and stay connected through email. In her later years, she drew much comfort from lunches with Jan and Eileen, phone calls with her brother, and laughs and tears with her dear Meg.
If you knew Dorothy, you know some of what made her so special to so many. She loved each and every one of you. She will be missed.
"Good Night, John-Boy."
Goodnight, Dorothy.
The family will plan a celebration of Dorothy's life for some time in the future.
If you would like to make a donation in Dorothy's name, she was a long time supporter of St Jude's Children's Research Hospital.
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