Dansville: Dorothy D. Owens, 79 years, of Main St. Dansville, NY died Sunday evening, October 19, 2008, at the Conesus Lake Nursing Home in Livonia, where she had been a patient for a short period of time.. She was born in Scottsville, NY, December 5, 1928 the daughter of Claude E. and Muriel May Snover. Throughout her career, she worked a variety of jobs including being a sales representative at the former Margaret C. Mack Real Estate Agency in Dansville. She was a member of the Audobon Society, the Nature Conservancy and the ASPCA. She was a very loyal and faithful fan of the Buffalo Bills, attending a game as recently as September to root her favorite team on to victory.

She is survived by her children, John C. (Linda) Owens,Jr. of Canaseraga, Richard J. Owens of Beaverton, Oregon, Virginia LaCrow of Arlington, Mass., William Owens of Honeoye, NY and Jill Owens of Lewiston, Maine. 9 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren. several nieces and nephews.

Friends attended funeral services on Friday, October 24,2008, 11 AM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 and 20A (21 Big Tree St) Livonia. Burial will be private. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to the Conesus Lake Nursing Home Activity Fund 6131 Big Tree Road, Livonia,NY 14487. To send condolences or further information please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.