Elaine Gavorcik Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Elaine Gavorcik, 87, of Carrollton, Ohio, died November 26, 2014 at Carroll Healthcare Center. Elaine was born March 28, 1927 in Perrysville to the late Roy and Gilcy (Kirby) Walters. Elaine graduated from Perrysville High School in 1946 and then furthered her education at Columbus Business College. After working as a key punch operator at various offices in Columbus, Cleveland, and Canton, she moved to Carrollton and worked and retired from Surety Rubber Company. Elaine married Eugene Gavorcik on September 2, 1950. Although she had no children of her own, she was a "mother" to many and gave unselfishly of her time and energy to her family, friends, and neighbors. She had a special love for her church and music. She was an accomplished pianist at the age of fourteen and shared her God given talent by playing the piano at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Kilgore until its closing. She then continued to share her talents of music at Trinity Lutheran Church in Carrollton. She was an active member of Carroll Tones and worked with "Loaves and Fishes" from the churches in the area. She is survived by a brother, Merle (Elizabeth) Walters; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene, who died October 22, 2013, and a brother, Harold. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 1, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in Dodds Funeral Home in Carrollton with Pastor Andrew Riggs officiating. Burial will follow in the Perrysville Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 6-8 p.m. and one hour before the service on Monday.

Elaine Gavorcik

March 28, 1927 - November 26, 2014