Elaine Vectirelis' Obituary
Elaine Vectirelis (1936 – 2023)
Wife. Mother. Grandmother. Sister. Aunt. These words are at the core of Elaine’s heart and have shaped her legacy.
Elaine (Dorony) Vectirelis, 86, of Parma, Ohio, went to her eternal home on October 1st, 2023. She was born in Shickshinny, PA on December 15th, 1936, to Nicholas and Mary (Kaczur) Dorony (both deceased) who blessed Elaine with an immeasurable sense of family, having nine brothers and sisters. In 1955, she married Leon, the love of her life.
Together they built a wonderful life spanning 68 years. Elaine was happiest celebrating family - from birthdays, showers, weddings, holidays, summer picnics at Clearwater Park, 4th of July picnics, the annual Thanksgiving reunion, or any other time spent with the ones she loved. Throughout her life, Elaine nurtured the notion that family is love and love will carry you through everything. An angel on earth, her caring heart touched the lives of everyone she met. Her family continues to embody and spread the deep faith, love, and values that Elaine exemplified throughout her life.
Elaine is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Leon Sr, their four children Rebecca (Tim) O’Connor, Leon Jr (Carol), Esther Stanard, David (Michelle); grandchildren Jason (Chuck), Dan (Abbey), David (Maria), Joseph (Erika), Derek (Kelly), Stephanie (Erica), Jessica, Joshua (Desiree), Jenna (Mitchell), Christopher (Jennifer); great-grandchildren James, Maddox, Savannah, Max, Joey, Jakoby, Teagan, LJ, Dominic, Helena, Sam, James, Baby V (due 12/2023); sister Marion Agoston, brother Richard (Linda) Dorony; sisters-in-law Teri Dorony, Eileen Dorony and Sylvia Sfekas; and numerous nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by siblings Margaret (Bill) Botos, Nicholas (Julie) Dorony, Ann (Steve) Minarik, Elmer Dorony, Irene (Dan) Komos, John Dorony, Ilona (Nick) Suvak; brother-in-laws Edward Agoston, Zigurds Vectirelis; sister-in-law Anna Vectirelis; sons-in-law Joseph Jackson Jr. and Kevin Stanard.
Elaine was laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Park in North Olmsted, Ohio on Friday, October 6th, 2023.
We encourage all to follow Elaine’s example by spreading love, embracing family, and selflessly giving to others.
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