Doris L. Kiff

Doris L. Kiff Age 83 of Elmira, NY. Passed away May 20th, 2015 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was born in Elmira, August 20, 1931 the daughter of the late William and Mary (Adams) Lowery. She is predeceased by her husband of 53 years, John in 2010, along with her sisters: Teresa Mallette, Alice Erway, and Helen Campbell. She is survived by her children: Robert Besanceney of Naples, FL; Marilou Besanceneyof Webster, NY; Janette (Don) Zeigler of Horseheads, NY; Pete Kiff of Elmira. Grandchildren: Lisa (Mark) Lambert, Andrea (Roy) Schumaker, Sarah (Jason) DeRise, Preston Kiff, Parker Kiff. Great-grandchildren: Nicholas Fidurko, Ryan Fidurko, Alexis Lambert, Chloe Webb, Rebecca DeRise, and John DeRise. Sisters: Marie Stricker, Carol (Richard) Wade, W. Michael (Kathy) Lowery. Brothers in law: Allen Mallette, Harry Erway, Carlton Campbell. Very dear and close friend, Mary Frantel, along with several nieces, nephews and her loyal canine companion “Furby”. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY Saturday, May 23rd, 2015 from 10:00AM to 11:30AM. Funeral services celebrating Doris’ beautiful life will be held at the conclusion of the calling hours at 11:30AM. Graveside services will follow in the Park Cemetery, Canton, PA directly following.Doris’ life-long passion for culinary services led her to own and operate Lowery’s Restaurant in Big Flats and manage Pippins Restaurant in Elmira Heights. Later, she ran the kitchen for the local Meals on Wheels. Her family took the top priority in her life, always putting their needs before her own.In her later years, there was nothing she enjoyed more than spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Those wishing to honor her please place a condolence or memory of Doris to the family under obituaries at www.olthof.com.