Dorothy Mae Swartz

October 7, 1925 - September 3, 2020

The White Funeral Home Dorothy (Dot) Mae Bellamy Swartz, 94 years old, formerly of 65 Albermarle Rd. Scotia, NY and most recently residing at Brookdale Senior Living, Niskayuna, NY died on September 3, 2020 of non-covid pneumonia at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. Dot was born in Scotia, NY on October 7, 1925. She was the daughter of Orson Bellamy and Edwina Ide. She was a life long area resident and graduated from Scotia Glenville High School. She went on to obtain her nursing diploma from the State Teachers College at Plattsburgh, NY. After her graduation, Mrs. Swartz worked as a nurse until her marriage. She was a devoted wife and mother to her four children, a dedicated homemaker and friend, active in her neighborhood and community for her entire life. She was a member of the Scotia Baptist Church. Dorothy had a gift and love for gardening and her beautiful flower gardens were enjoyed by all who saw them. Married in 1946, Mrs. Swartz is predeceased by her husband, William (Bill) M. Swartz who died 1995. She is also predeceased by her daughter Kristine Levy, her sister Irene Murchie, and her brothers Donald and Gerald Bellamy. Dorothy will be missed and fondly remembered by her children, 10 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter Wendy Swartz Near (David) and their children Jon Near (Chris Semk), Matthew Near (Jennifer), Kris Near (Kelly), Katie Near Walsh (Michael), Amy Near Greth (Kyle). Wendy is grandmother to 9 of Dorothy’s great grandchildren, Rory, Noah (deceased) and Levi Greth; Shea and Cooper Walsh; Brittyn, Briella and Everett Near; and Harper Near. Kristine’s son, Ben Levy and Dorothy’s sister, Betty Draves Conde, were an important part of Dot’s life, sharing many happy times together. Dorothy will be missed by her daughter Nancy Swartz Perry and her husband Greg and their children: Lisa Monette and her husband Scott, and Eric Perry and his wife Sarah, as well as her 7 great grandchildren: Jordan, Carolyn, Avery and Connor Monette and Emma, Ada and Barit Perry. Craig Swartz, his wife Connie (Wolff ) and their children Scott (Janine) and LouAnne (Julie Konopka) and great grandchildren Abigail, Ava, and Eli also remember Dorothy with love and fond memories. A brief graveside service was held on Saturday, September 5th at Memory Gardens. A private church service will be held at a later date. The White Funeral Home in Scotia has graciously assisted with arrangements.