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Dorothy Jelinek Obituary

Dorothy May Jelinek (nee Fredin) of Bluemont, Virginia, died July 17, 2025, three months after her 100th birthday.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, David C. Jelinek and her son, Richard. She is survived by her children, Peter (Carol) of Bluemont, VA and Silver Cliff, CO and Steven (Christine) of Colorado Springs, CO; as well as five grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
Dorothy lived a full and active life well into her nineties. We thank the Reflections Senior Living family of Leesburg and Blue Ridge Care for the wonderful support they provided to her in her final years.
Donations may be made to www.SLVAWS.org.
Arrangements are being handled by Enders & Shirley Funeral Home, Berryville.
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Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 6, 2025.

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