VEYVERIS, Eleanor Melissa (Wade Andrasik) was born on December 21st, 1920 in Chester, Pennsylvania to Frank and Grace Wade. She departed this life after a very brief illness on February 6, 2012 in Estero, Florida. Eleanor Melissa was a true renaissance woman. She was the eldest of six children and took to her role as the leader of the siblings with relish. They continued to value her guidance throughout her lifetime. Eleanor Melissa married her childhood sweetheart, Martin W. Andrasik in Dayton Ohio where they lived and prospered for twenty-eight years, sharing five children. Eleanor Melissa was a consummate mother, with the ability to nurse a sick child, wallpaper a room, and fix a gourmet meal with aplomb. She could run the family Pepsi Cola route with ease when the need arose. She and Mart always had a wide circle of friends and family and enjoyed many activities together. They were known for their "open house" hospitality and all were welcome; many now have precious memories of those times. Eleanor Melissa was always involved in all aspects of her children's activities, from Girl Scouts, dancing, acrobats, plays, piano lessons, basketball, to cheerleading and drill team. She would always volunteer to drive, or bake, or lead the fund raising drive. Her children always had a "My Mom Will Do It" attitude, and she joined in with enthusiasm. Eleanor Melissa had a lifelong passion for learning, and passed this inquisitive nature along to her children. Her grandchildren were delighted with her fun loving antics which she willingly invited all to share with her. She was an avid rose gardener and her prized blooms were admired by all. She loved reading, and also took great pleasure in feeding and watching the birds. Tending to her indoor plants gave her much joy. After Mart's passing, Eleanor Melissa was blessed as one of the lucky few to have two loves of her life, when she met and married Frank J. Veyveris. They shared a happy, busy forty years together, blending their families with love. All the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were hers in her heart, and she doted on them in various ways. She and Frank were worldwide travelers and enjoyed visiting family and friends across the country. They were avid golfers and enjoyed playing courses in many of the states they visited. They were accomplished dancers and truly graced the dance floors with their moves. Eleanor Melissa continued to love dancing and impressed all with her enthusiasm, verve, and boundless energy. She also enjoyed playing bridge, gin, and other card games. With her sharp wit, she "won" at home many Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune puzzles. Her decorating skills impressed many, and made her constantly in demand for consultations with friends and family. Eleanor Melissa and Frank were both very social and shined at entertaining. When they left Sacramento, California, where they resided for over thirty years, they left loving family and friends. They decided to return to their native Ohio, where they shared three happy years together before his passing. Eleanor Melissa will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Her bright smile, warm and caring nature drew people to her, and she was a loving, loyal spouse, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She truly enjoyed herself in various ways and was a true example of living life to the fullest. Eleanor Melissa was preceded in death by her first husband, Martin W. Andrasik, her second husband, Frank J. Veyveris, her parents, and her brothers Jack Wade and Jim Wade. She is survived by all her loving children, daughters Marsha Andrasik and Al Covelli, Michelle A. and Don Ratliff, Marlene and Sonny Yinger, Marilynn Andrasik Rowe, and son Marty and Cathy Andrasik. Her stepchildren Frank J. Veyveris Jr. and wife Susan, Mark and Deean Veyveris, Sue Zeng, and Cheryl Keithley, 20 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren. Sisters Patti and Hal Pruitt, Grace and Vic Vallo, and brother Butch and Kitty Wade. Also numerous nieces, nephews and many friends and extended family. Memorial Mass for Eleanor Melissa (Wade Andrasik) Veyveris will be held at Precious Blood Catholic Church, 4961 Salem Avenue, Dayton, Ohio at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, February 15th, 2012. A visitation will be in the church one hour preceding the services. A celebration of her life will take place at the Piqua Country Club immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, donation memorials may be made to Hospice of Dayton, The Cancer Society , The Heart Foundation, or a charity of your choice in her honor.


Obit was in Springfield News-Sun February 12, 2012