Bertha S. Dana

1921 - 2017

Bertha S. Dana obituary, 1921-2017, Davenport Center, NY

BORN

1921

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home

14 Grand Street

Oneonta, New York

Bertha Dana Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 2, 2018.

Bertha S. Dana passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017, just shy of her 97th birthday.

She was born on January 10, 1921 in Carbondale, PA, the daughter of Raymond and Tabitha (Lewis) Schuster. She married Floyd A. Dana on August 9, 1947 at St. James Episcopal Church, Oneonta.

Bertha graduated from Oneonta High School in 1938, spent one year at SUNY Oneonta and graduated from business school in 1940. She worked as a licensed agent in a general insurance office and later as secretary at Center Street and Riverside Schools.

She was a member of Lutheran Church of the Atonement, Fox Hospital Auxiliary, Friends of Huntington Library, and a member and past president of the Oneonta Federated Garden Club. She was an avid reader, enjoyed playing Bridge with her friends, loved traveling with her husband, and spending time with her family, who loved her dearly.

Bert is survived by her daughter Susan and her husband Les LeViness of Davenport Center, her grandson Matthew R. Klafehn, wife Ingrid and son Landry of North Chatham, NY, grandson Cory M. Klafehn, wife Lindsay and daughter Hannah of Malta, NY, and her sister, Gertrude Niggli, as well as nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband Floyd in 2003, and by her sister, Ruth Loudon.

Calling hours will be held Friday, January 5 from 6-8 pm at Grummons Funeral Home, 14 Grand St., Oneonta. A funeral service to celebrate Bert's life will take place Saturday, January 6 at 11:00 am at Lutheran Church of the Atonement, 1 Center St, Oneonta.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bert's memory may be sent to Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Atonement.

Condolences may be made online at www.grummonsfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, Oneonta.

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February 8, 2018

To Mrs. Dana's family,
I am sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I have fond memories of her at Center Street School from 1959-1966. When I was In 1st grade, Jennifer Polley, John VanHouten and myself would walk to school with her when you lived on Church Street. You will have great memories of her, she was a true lady. She always looked so nice with her high heel shoes!. I was going to send a card but did not have an address. Sincerely, David Cooper, Exeter, NH [email protected]

January 5, 2018

Garrick Hoadley

Sue and Les,
Lynn and I send our deepest condolence for your loss. You are in our prayers.
Garrick

January 4, 2018

Richard Picolla

Sue and Family...I just learned of Bert's death. We have lost a delightful woman. We worked together for 10 years and I always considered her a colleague and friend. Please accept both Dee's and my sincerest condolences.

January 4, 2018

Richard Picolla

Sue and Family...I just learned of Bert

January 4, 2018

Cheryl and Gary Oakley (Arcuri)

Sue and family, Our sympathy. My memories of Bert are standing by the coffee maker making sure there was plenty during fellowship time at church and her smile in the office at Riverside school.

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