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- DOROTHY I. NIETHE, age 100, formerly of Wheatfield, was called to her heavenly home on December 1, 2021, at the Elderwood at Lockport Skilled Nursing Facility. Born in North Tonawanda, NY on August 23, 1921; daughter of the late Clarence and Meta (Leuders) Behrns. Dorothy was employed at Harrison Radiator in Lockport, for almost 20 years. She was a member of the Wheatfield Seniors, enjoyed cooking and baking, doing ceramics, playing Bingo, and was an avid Yankees fan.Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Niethe in 2003; two brothers, Art and Don Behrns; and two sisters, Ruth Thom and Betty Vorpahl.Survivors include two children, Clifford (Barbara) Niethe, and Rita (David) Gerber; two sisters, Charlotte Strojnowski, and Millie Newell; 9 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.Private services will be held with the family, in the chapel at Acacia Park Cemetery. with the Rev. Michael A. Keicher, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements were with the DuBois Funeral Home, Wheatfield, NY.
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