Obituaries
Venice Dontis, 85
July 18, 2016
Venice Dontis, 85, of Lititz, PA passed away Monday, July 18, 2016 at Moravian Manor. Born in Lancaster she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Dontis. Venice worked as a bookkeeper for W.H. Johns Trucking Company and also worked at her parent’s business the former Kandy Korner Luncheonette on Duke Street in Lancaster. She was the first generation to be born in the United States and was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church where she was active with the Church Bazaar, Choir member for 60 years, member of the Parish Council for many years having served on the Outreach Committee as well as a lifelong member of the Philoptochos Society having served as Treasurer for 20 years.
Venice is survived by her friend of 33 years Phyllis Wells and her fiancé Harry Bowie of Easton, MD; one godson Phillip Pavlatos of Las Vegas, NV. She was the last of her immediate family.
Funeral services will be held Friday, July 22, 2016 at 10:30AM from Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 64 Hershey Ave. Lancaster, PA 17603 with Fr. Hector Firoglanis and Fr. Alexander Veronis officiating. Interment will follow in Lancaster Cemetery. A viewing will be held from 10AM until the time of her funeral service at the Church.
Please omit flowers, and consider a contribution to Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church at the above listed address, ORCA, 401 E. Orange St. Lancaster, PA 17602 or the Humane League of Lancaster County, 2195 Lincoln Hwy. East, Lancaster, PA 17602 in her memory.
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Condolences to the Family
July 21, 2016
Venice was a neighbor and friend for many years. She loved sharing stories about the good old days. The photo of her and her precious dog reminds me of how she always loved my dogs and fed them treats over the backyard fence. Venice was a sweet and kind lady who always took time to stop and chat and was concerned about the well being of all of her friends and neighbors. Her devotion to her friends and to her Church was an inspiration to me and my life was enriched by knowing her. She will be missed but now she is reunited with her family in a better place. My condolences to all who are affected by her passing.
Sincerely,
Wallace Huber
July 21, 2016
I often wondered where Venice was. I remember her from the Kandy Corner where my friends and I met for hamburgers, milkshakes, etc. Sometimes Venice slipped me a candy bar. I have fond memories of her.
Rest in peace Venice.
Beth Herr
July 20, 2016
Dear Family and Friends of Venice,
My deepest condolances to you. Venice was a dear friend of my mother Marge Fittipaldi. I am sure their friendship will transend to a better place with peace and tranquility. May God Bless them.
Sincerely,
Pam Lane
