Mary Elma Zelasko

Mary Elma Zelasko obituary, Virginia Beach, VA

Mary Elma Zelasko

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Mary Zelasko Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments, Inc. - Norfolk Chapel on Dec. 10, 2025.
Mary Elma Zelasko, 92, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025. Mary was a wonderfully talented seamstress and served for many years as the office greeter for her beloved church, First Lutheran Church of Norfolk. Born in Williamston, NC, she was the daughter of the late Elma Paramore Davenport and Kelly Davenport; and was the widow of William N. Zelasko.
Left to cherish her memory is her 3 daughters, Tricia Z. Yanaga (Will), Becky Z. Jackson, and Vickie Zelasko; and her grandsons, James Yanaga, and Lucas Crutchfield. She was preceded in death by her son, James Zelasko.
A memorial service will be conducted on Saturday, December 13th, 2025 at 3:00 pm in First Lutheran Church of Norfolk.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Lutheran Church, 1301 Colley Ave., Norfolk, VA 23517. Arrangements are being handled by H. D. Oliver Funeral Apts, Norfolk.

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Dec

13

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3:00 p.m.

First Lutheran Church

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