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Dorothy J. McGinnis 1925-2021

CORTLAND — Dorothy Jane McGinnis, 95, passed away Monday evening, Jan. 11, 2021, at O’Brien Memorial Nursing Home in Masury.

Dorothy was born in Mount Morris, Pa., on Nov. 16, 1925, daughter of the late Ocle and Goldie Wade Haines. Dorothy spent her youth in and around Mount Morris and Morgantown, W. Va., before moving to Ohio.

She will be deeply missed by her loving sons, Harvey McGinnis and Larry (Teri) McGinnis Jr.; grandchildren, Tricia and Keith McGinnis; great-grandchildren, Gabriella and Darian; her sister, Goldie Sulka; and many nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Larry McGinnis Sr., whom she married Jan. 15, 1953, and who passed on Aug. 27, 2016; brother, John Haines; and sisters, Mildred Vance, Madeline Wiles and her identical twin, Doris Wheeler.

Dorothy retired from Packard Electric in 1983, and along with her husband Keith, she was the longtime owner of Village Antique and Lamp Shop on Main Street in Cortland. She was a strong, intelligent and independent woman who loved to spend time with her family. Dorothy was an adventure waiting to happen, and she enjoyed camping, dune buggies, snowmobiling and riding on a Harley Davidson with her husband.

Despite having lived in Ohio for many years, Dorothy never forgot her early upbringing. Dorothy was a living link to her family’s history, often telling stories of her youth and the many characters who dotted her life.

Dorothy will forever be remembered for the laughs she created and the life lessons she provided. Mostly she will be remembered for loving her sons, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends passionately and unconditionally.

Family and friends may visit from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at Lane Family Funeral Homes Roberts-Clark Chapel, located at 180 Garfield Dr. NE in Warren, with services to follow at noon at the funeral home.

Burial will take place in Hillside Cemetery in Bazetta Township.

Visitors are asked to practice social distancing and wear a mask.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Four Seasons Garden Club for Cortland Beautification, send in care of the funeral home.

Family and friends may send their heartfelt condolences by visiting www.lanefuneralhomes.com.

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