Doris was born on
Dec. 23, 1932 in Olean and was a daughter of Willard and Matilda C. Wiseman
Handmore. On March 4, 1950, in Olean, she married her husband of almost 55
years, Thomas J. Kess, who predeceased her on Jan. 8, 2005.
Doris was a member of
Total Senior Care and enjoyed going to the activities 5 days a week. She was a
member of the Lady's Auxiliary of both the Cuba VFW and the American Legion.
Doris enjoyed baking, being in the outdoors including flowers, fishing &
hunting when she could. But most of all she loved her family and especially her
grandchildren and spending time with them.
Doris is survived by
three daughters, Elizabeth A. Nazzera of Jamestown, Jenny M. (Dave) Geffers of
Bristol, VA, and Linda S. (Don) Moore of Cuba; eight grandchildren; many great
grandchildren and great great grandchildren; one brother, Willard (Sandy)
Handmore of Olean; and several nieces and nephews.
Along with her loving
husband, Doris was predeceased by three brothers, Robert, Vernon, and John
Handmore.
A Memorial Service
will be held in the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., #24 Genesee Pkwy,
Cuba, on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may
be made to the HomeCare and Hospice or to Total Senior Care, both at #1225 West
State Street, Olean, New York, 14760.
