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Dr. Vijaya L. Tummala
1968 - 2020
Dr. Vijaya L. Tummala
1968 - 2020
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BORN
1968
DIED
2020
Vijaya Tummala Obituary
York - Dr. Vijaya L. Tummala, 51, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at her residence. She was the wife of Dr. Vijaya S. Dontu, to whom she was married for 23 years.
A traditional Hindu funeral service will be live-streamed at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at the Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc. Facebook page (www.facebook.com/heffnertributes). A public viewing will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday at the Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., located at 1551 Kenneth Rd., York.
Born on October 2, 1968 in Nizamabad, India, she was the eldest daughter of Prameela (Gaddam) Tummala and the late Narsimha Reddy Tummala. Vijaya was a Physician at the Wellspan York Hospital from 2002 to 2015. She was an active member of the hospitalist program until her diagnosis with metastatic ovarian cancer in 2010 unfortunately impaired her ability to continue working. Even so, she has faced her battle against this disease with tremendous courage for a decade. As a physician, she was both keen and caring, and developed a deep connection with her patients and colleagues. She was well loved by everyone and will always be remembered for having a charming smile on her face. She had incredible willpower and was determined to see her two daughters make it to college despite having to continuously undergo cancer treatments. She actively participated in many Indian cultural activities and helped with many charitable works in our local Indian community as well as in the greater York community—frequently contributing to the local food bank.
Along with her husband, Vijaya is survived by two her daughters, Pragnya Dontu and Vignya Dontu; sister, Sharada Tummala; brother in law, Anju Kumar Reddy; mother, Prameela; and mother in law, Venkata Ratnamamba Dontu. She also lives within the memories of the many other people in the world that considered her family.
In lieu of flowers, we are asking that any memorial contributions may be made to the York County Food Bank (254 W. Princess St., York, PA 17401) to keep her spirit of giving alive or to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (ovarian.org) to continue funding research for treatments for this terrible disease.
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Kishore Thulluri
September 13, 2024
Please Reast in Peace
Brenda and Raj Singal
August 22, 2021
We really miss Vijaya's smile, her laugh and her upbeat disposition. We also just really miss her company as our "get togethers" are not the same without her.
Family of Richard Rohrbaugh
September 1, 2020
Dr Dontu,
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Her spirit and smile live on in your hearts.
Bethanne Schott
September 1, 2020
Dr. Dontu,
We were all blessed to have worked with your wife, she was quite a gem! May your heart be filled with peace and strength at this difficult time.
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Ellen Metzger-Palliative Care
August 30, 2020
Dear Dr Dontu,
My heart breaks for you and your family. It was always such a joy working with Dr Tummala at the hospital but I also enjoyed her friendship. I remember so well, giggling like girls when her hair came in curly and she flashed that smile as only she could do. I will be praying for you and your family as you begin this difficult journey.
Dan & Allison Bledsoe
August 30, 2020
It is so sad to see such a kind and knowledgeable physician, mother, and wife taken far too soon. Our condolences are with your family.
Brenda and Raj Singal
August 29, 2020
Vijaya was such an amazing person. She was a wonderful physician and she fought her cancer with grace and courage and always had a smile on her face. We shared so many fun times with her, Vijay, Pragnya and Vignya but wish we had much more time. We will miss her so, so much.
Kim Pope
August 29, 2020
Deepest sympathy to Dr. Dontu & family. She was one of the most beautiful spirited souls I had the pleasure to work with. Rest in Peace.
Maria Gibson
August 29, 2020
My condolences to the family. I always enjoyed working with Dr Tummala in my time at York Hospital. Dr. Dontu, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Maria Gibson
John & Caroline Mingle
August 29, 2020
She was such an incredibly sweet person and pleasure to work with. She will be missed by all.
Mandy Lewis
August 29, 2020
It was a pleaseure to get to know Dr. Tummala first as a intern at York Hospital, as our friendship grew she became more than a doctor to us. Her kind and passion to care for her patients was amazing. She was missed greatly when she had to step away from the bedside. My prayers to her family at this time. She will forever have a part of my heart.
Dr.k.padma sucharitha
August 29, 2020
Studying n staying next door during UG...lot of fond memories vijji..no words to express how I miss you..God comfort dr.Saradhi n children
Dr.k.padma sucharitha
August 29, 2020
Vijji.. studying along with u my UG staying next door in hostel...ur smile , gentle nsweet nature...helped me nourish our fond memories...no words to say how I miss you.❤
Jenn
August 28, 2020
She is amazing! A phenomenal Dr when I worked with her at the hospital and always appreciative when I saw her at the office! She fought a good fight. So sad for her family!
Linda Tanner
August 28, 2020
Dr. Dontu,
I’m so sorry!! I always loved talking to her and seeing her beautiful smile!! My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family!
Linda Tanner
August 28, 2020
Dr. Dontu,
I’m so sorry! I always loved talked to her and seeing her at work!!! She always had a smile to share!! I was just thinking about her the other day! My thoughts and prayers go about you and your family!!
Elizabeth Scarito, M.D.
August 28, 2020
I will never forget her beautiful smile nor her quiet caring ways. My sincere condolences to Dr. Dontu, their daughters, and the rest of their family.
Tracy K
August 28, 2020
I’m so sad to see this. I loved working with her! Such a kind doctor, and good to nurses as well as her patients. Dr Dontu, I’m so sorry for your loss.
Kathy Stasko
August 27, 2020
She was a special woman. I will always remember her and her fighting spirit to combat her cancer. I am a retired nurse from Cancer Care Assoc. who took care of her for a few years before I retired in 2016. My thoughts and prayers are with her husband and daughters.
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