Marion Kravec 1930-2019

Marion “Manka” was born July 14, 1930, in Greece, the daughter of Naum Dimanoff and Helen Papadopolous. She came to Ohio at age 3. She was of Macedonian decent.

She was a graduate of Chaney High School and Victor George Beauty Academy. She practiced as a cosmetologist and owned her own salon.

She loved painting ceramics, playing poker with her friends, going to Mountaineer, playing bingo and watching football. In her younger years, she enjoyed being out in the sun, gardening and cooking, and making homemade pizza, doughnuts and pasta.

Marion treasured her children and grandchildren, embracing every moment with them. Family was her most precious gift and she would always listen and give back advice, especially to her grandchildren, whom she adored. She was often called “The Queen.”

Marion is survived by her children, Daniel (Bev) Patoray of New Middletown, Richard Patoray of Austintown, Maribeth (Nick) Pizzuto of New Middletown, Pamela (Bob) Singer of Altoona, Pa., David (Debra) Patoray of Boardman and John (Tiffany) Kravec of Fort Wayne, Ind.; grandchildren Cindy (Dan), Rick (Katie), Matthew, Jessica, Alexandra, Nicolette, Lauren, Kristin, Justin, Jack, Nation, Joey, Michael, Christine, Noah and Anna; and great-grandchildren Madison and Gwendolynn.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother James Dimanoff; sisters Atina Ollinger and Dorothy Costantino; her first husband, Daniel Patoray; and her most recent husband, John Kravec Jr.

Family and friends may call 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, at Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home, 3100 Canfield Road, Youngstown. A private funeral service will be held.

To view this obituary or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.vaschak-kirilafh.com.

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