Doris Tingley Parma Heights, Ohio Obituary

Doris Tingley

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /> <span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">Doris Mekedis Tingley passed away January 13, 2021 at the David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland. </span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">She was born and raised in Cleveland with a strong Greek heritage from her late parents, Barbara and Steve Mekedis. </span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">She was a much-loved teacher for many years, and a proud graduate of Euclid High School and Ohio University. </span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">She was also a proud supporter of everything Cleveland, especially the sports teams, the performing arts, and the museums. </span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">She loved dancing, music, Greek food (especially the Greek festivals), going out to eat with her friends, and Pepsi. She also loved celebrating holidays, especially Christmas.<br /> Doris will always be remembered by everyone she knew. </span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">She loved her family deeply, and always made sure to let them know through cards, gifts and phone calls.<br /> She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Howard; three children, Barbra (P. Ryan Parker), Howard (Amy), and Steven (Erin O&#39;Reilly). </span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">She was the loving yiayia (grandmother) of seven, including Jacob, Christina, and Luke Parker; </span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">Sophia, Elizabeth, and Katherine Tingley; and Azalea Tingley. </span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">She is also survived by her sister, Dianne Kollias, and was the aunt to six nieces and nephews.</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div>
January 13, 2021 - January 13, 202101/13/202101/13/2021
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