Dorothy Gavlak, 75, Moen Retiree
Dorothy M. Gavlak, 75, (nee Reiner) of Elyria passed away on Monday, June 20, 2011 at the Elyria Regional Medical Center in Elyria, unexpectedly.
Mrs. Gavlak was born on November 6, 1935 in Lorain to the late George Joseph and Lena Mae (nee Clark Reiner).
The former Dorothy M. Armstrong was retired from Moen after more than 30 years service. She was a clerk in the quality control division.
An avid boater, Mrs. Gavlak also enjoyed assembling family photo albums, gardening and painting rocks. She was a loving devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister.
She is survived by her husband Gerald A. Gavlak, her daughter Gayle A. (William) Kovach of Sheffield Lake, sons; Jeff F. (Wendy) Brandon of Schaumberg, IL, Mark G. (Lori) Brandon of Munster, IN, Robert C. (Maribeth) Brandon of Sheffield Lake, 9 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and her sister Irene (Larry) Phillips of Massilon.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Joseph Reiner.
Friends may call at the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5thStreet, Lorain on Friday, June 24, 2011 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm.
A Celebration of her Life will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2011 at 11:00 AM in the funeral home followed by burial in the Ridge Hill Memorial Park Cemetery in Amherst Township.
The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, North Regional Office, 10501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44106-2204.
Online condolences at www.boyer-cool.