Dawn R. Suttmeier

November 4, 1959 - June 9, 2022

Dawn R. Suttmeier, lifetime area resident of Cairo, New York, age 62 years, of Purling, New York passed away on June 9, 2022, surrounded by her loving family after a long illness. She was born on November 4, 1959, in Catskill, New York, and is the daughter of the late George E. and Dorothylee C. (Canty) Pine. Besides her parents, she is predeceased by her loving husband Robert Suttmeier, who passed away on June 5, 2019 and her brother James L. Pine who passed away on March 22, 2017. Dawn kept a special place in her heart always for her beloved dog Keepher who passed away. Survivors include her son Alan Berg of South Cairo, New York, her sister Diane L. Berg of South Cairo, New York, brothers William C. Pine (Nancy) of South Cairo, New York, and Edward G. Pine (Gayle) of Orlando, Florida. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews, and her beloved dog Bookey. Dawn attended Cairo Central School and is a graduate of The Class of 1977. She was a beautician and was the owner of the Old Towne Hair Shoppe located in Cairo, New York. She had a great love of animals, she loved photography and loved taking scenic pictures and of nature. She was very crafty and enjoyed making things with her hands and woodworking. She will be sadly missed. A memorial gathering will be held at Richards Funeral Home of the Mid-Hudson Valley, Inc., 29 Bross Street, Cairo, New York, 12413, on Saturday, June 25,2022 from 12:00 Noon – 1:30 P.M. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Richards Funeral Home, 29 Bross Street, Cairo, N.Y. 12413. Since Dawn had a great love for all animals, donations in her memory may be made to Animal Kind, 721 Warren Street, Hudson, New York, 12534. Condolences may be made at www.richardsfuneralhomeinc.net.