Obituary of Dorothy M. Stickle

Dorothy M. Stickle Dorothy M. Stickle, 78, of Poughkeepsie, died Saturday, August 2, 2008 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. A lifelong local resident, Mrs. Stickle was a homemaker whose family and friends were the focus and love of her life. Her nurturing and sweet manner made her cherished to all the many lives she touched. Dot was born in Hughsonville, NY on April 28, 1930 to the late Thomas and Lena (Mewkill) Hamilton. She was a member of Zion Episcopal Church in Wappingers Falls, serving in many church activities over the years. On October 1, 1950 she married Norman W. "Bill" Stickle. Mr. Stickle survives at home in the Town of Poughkeepsie. In addition to her husband, Dot is survived by son Bill and wife Eileen Stickle of Wappingers Falls and grandchildren Jeff and Wendy Stickle, Brian and Amber Stickle and their son Nathaniel, and Kevin and Nicole Stickle; daughter Nancy and husband Mike Harris of Wendell NC and grandchildren Jessica Harris and John Cruise and their daughter Jaylie Cruise, and Megan Harris; daughter Laurie and husband Jim Selage of Eustis FL and grandchildren Chrissy and Joey Selage; son Rob Stickle of Red Hook and grandchildren Robert, Lea and Rachael Stickle; daughter Jennifer and husband Christopher Wimmers of Salt Point and grandchildren Courtney, Tom, Katie and Ben Wimmers. She is also survived by her sister, Ruth Sutton of Hyde Park NY, and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Stickle was predeceased by her brothers, Douglas and William Hamilton and granddaughter Amy Selage. Visitation will be Monday, August 4, 2008 from 6 to 9 PM at Straub, Catalano & Halvey Funeral Home, 55 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls. Funeral Services will be at Zion Episcopal Church in Wappingers Falls at 10:00 AM on Wednesday August 6, 2008. Inurnment will follow at Wappingers Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Zion Capital Campaign and sent to the Zion Episcopal Church, 12 Satterlee Place, Wappingers Falls NY 12590. To send the family a personal condolence or for directions, please visit our website at www.StraubCatalanoHalvey.com