Julia M. Dorsey
March 18, 1947—June 25, 2021
Formerly Highland Falls, New York
Julia M. Dorsey, age 74, passed away Friday, June 25, 2021, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Chestertown, NY.
Julia was born in Highland Falls, NY on March 18, 1947. She was the daughter of William and Martha (Parry) Michel. She grew up in Highland Falls (NY) where she received her early education and graduated from Highland Falls (NY) high school, class of 1965. She furthered her education at Lyndon State. She had worked as a secretary, for the chaplain at West Point Military Academy for several years. October 21, 1978, she married James P. Dorsey, Sr in West Point, NY. Following their retirement, in 1990, they moved to Sudbury, VT. Mr. Dorsey predeceased her March 25, 2016. Julia liked to refer to herself, as a Domestic Engineer. She loved flowers, as her parents were deeply involved in the floral business in Highland Falls, NY. She was a member of Brandon Congregational Church, where she had been active in many church affairs. Being a mother was her priority. Her family was her life. Her knowledge of birds was amazing.
She is survived by 3 daughters; Kelli D. Johnson of Tampa, FL, Julianna M. Gibson of Chestertown, NY; with whom she made her home; Johanna M. Dorsey of Poultney, 4 sons; Parker A. Dorsey of Pittston, PA, Daniel L. Dorsey of Cummings, GA, James P. Dorsey, Jr of Sudbury and William B. Dorsey of Crossville, TN, 1 brother; Thomas W. Michel of Albuquerque, NM, and her sister; Jane Banks of Crested Butte, CO. 10 grandchildren and several nieces, nephews & cousins also survive her.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, July 2, 2021, at 2 PM, at the Brandon Congregational Church. Rev. William Bartholomew, pastor will officiate. The graveside committal service and burial will follow, in the family lot, at Pine Hill Cemetery. Following the ceremony, the family will receive friends in the church hall, for a time of remembrance.
Friends may call at the Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon, VT on Thursday, July 1, 2021, from 4-6 PM.
Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made, in her memory to; Brandon Congregation Church, P.O. Box 97, Brandon, VT 05733 or to the Vermont Veterans Home, 325 North Street, Bennington, VT 05201.
Leonie B. Ross
August 6, 1920—June 17, 2021
Highland Falls, NY
Leonie B. Ross passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at her residence in Highland Falls, NY. She was 100 years old. Daughter of the late Sidney and Harriet Cohen Berney, she was born on August 6, 1920, in New York, NY.
Leonie dedicated her life to being a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a member of the Friends of the Highland Falls Library, and volunteered for many years at the library. She also belonged to the Highland Falls Chapter of Hadassah. With her husband, Dr. Richard L. Ross, she enjoyed traveling and going into New York City for Broadway plays, the opera, and museums.
Survivors include her children: Joan Dominus of Deland, FL; Cynthia Timmerman of Ocean View, DE; Stephanie Ross of Kingston, NY; Philip Ross of Highland Falls, NY; and Melissa Ross of Portland, ME; her sister, Bernice Norman of Delmar, NY; nine grandchildren: Matthew, Ben, Dan, Craig, Jeff, Rachel, Jacob, Adrienne, and Jill; and three great grandchildren: Aaron, Nathan, and Ellery. Leonie was predeceased by her sisters, Dorothy Guntner and Marge Duke.
A graveside service took place on Thursday, July 1, 2021. Leonie was laid to rest with her husband, who passed in 1991, at West Point Cemetery, West Point, NY.
Memorial contributions may be made to Highland Falls Public Library: 298 Main St., Highland Falls, NY 10928.
Arrangements by William F. Hogan Funeral Home, 135 Main St., Highland Falls, NY. www.wfhoganfuneralhome.com