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Doris Vello Obituary
July 20, 1951-June 10, 2011
Apex
Doris L. Vello, 59, of Apex, North Carolina, formerly from Portage, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully, on Friday, June 10, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents; Kathleen Froggett Ronan and Joseph John Ronan, both of Portage, PA. She is survived by her loving husband, Reno A. Vello of Apex, N.C., and the following family: daughter Renice Sala of Pittsburgh, PA, her husband Keith and their sons, Nathan and Evan, son Martin S. Slanoc, of Portage, PA, his wife Alisha and their children Lexi, Easton, and Owen, son, Ryan S. Slanoc and partner. Stepson, Brian Vello of Indiana, PA, his wife Alissa and their daughters, Liliana and Gianna, stepson Jason Vello of Johnstown, PA, and his son Gavyn, brother, Mark Ronan of Johnstown PA , sister Kathy Layo of Ebensburg, PA, sister, Randi Reitz and husband John of Portage, PA and mother in-law Margaret Vello of Portage, PA. Doris graduated from Portage Area High School in 1969 and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown in 1990.
She raised a family and worked as a substitute teacher in Cambria County Schools and a fourth grade teacher at Portage Elementary School before moving to North Carolina in 1996. She then worked as a first and second grade teacher at Hilburn Drive Elementary School in Raleigh, NC for eight years. She received the Teacher of the Year award in 2001. In 2004, she transferred to Turner Creek Elementary School in Cary, NC, where she worked as a second grade teacher until 2009. Doris had a passion for teaching young children and loved being with her family. There will be a gathering of friends and family at the Hospice Chapel, 250 Hospice Circle in Raleigh, NC on Monday evening, June 13, 2011 from 6:00-8:00.
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Naimi Pothiwala
July 11, 2011
Mrs. Vello was my 2nd grade teacher who made a huge difference in my life and many other childrens' lives. She made me a better student and truly made me a better person. It is unfortunate that she passed away before she got to find out I graduated 5th grade and wouldn't have been able to do it without her. Every time I see a butterfly, I will think of what a great person she was. My prayers are with the family.
Nayda Colomb
June 21, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the family as you mourn the loss of your wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
I know she was a very special woman from the brief time I spent with her as we walked and talked on Neodak Road. I greatly admire her strength and faith as her trust in God and your love guided her through the past few years.
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