Dorothy Ilia Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Dorothy Ilia of Massillon, Ohio, who passed away at the age of 93, on December 28, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Dorothy Ilia or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
As we bid adieu to Dorothy's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in her wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration Dorothy has bequeathed us. For though she may have departed from our sight, her spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Nikola Palevi and Dimitra Palevi (Pedroff); her husband Kosta Ilia; and her daughter Ellen Ilia. She is survived by: her son Louis Elia (Rebecca); her grandchildren, Katie Stead (Julian), Jonathan Elia (Lauren Odenkirk), Julia Whisman (Adam), Christopher Elia and Nathan Ausel (Marsha); and her sister Tina Malkos (Stase). She is also survived by 5 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.