South Dansville, NY

Doris E. Dunn – 84 – of Kurtz Hollow Road, South Dansville, NY died Sunday morning (August 16, 2026) at her home, following a long illness.

Born in Oakland, MI on May 17, 1942, she was the daughter of Robert & Dovey (Harper) Switzer.

Doris grew up in the Rochester, NY area and had been employed as a Home Health Aid for about 15 years. She had been a member of the Megiddo Church in Rochester and has resided in South Dansville for the past two years.

A talented seamstress, Doris enjoyed knitting & crocheting and loved creating beautiful blankets, pillows, scarves, Afghans & doileys which she gave to family & friends. She also loved spending time in the kitchen and was an excellent cook & baker and will be remembered for having a great sense of humor. Her greatest joy, however, was spending time with her family and simply being a loving mother, grandmother & great-grandmother.

Doris was preceded in death by Charles Dunn; 2 sisters, Margaret Russell & Ruth Jones; 1 brother, Amos Switzer.

Surviving are her son, Benjamin “Ben” Dunn of the Philippines; her daughter, Yolanda “Lonna” DiGrazio of South Dansville; her brother, Henry Switzer of Rochester; along with several grandchildren (including Casey Bartell & Marissa Luciano), great-grandchildren, nieces & nephews.

At Doris’ request there will be no calling hours. A private graveside service will be held at Rogersville Forrest Lawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.

Doris’ family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name be made to CareFirst Hospice, 3805 Meads Creek Rd. Painted Post, NY 14870.

To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com