Marie Lekorenos

Marie (Dolmas) Lekorenos Marie Lekorenos, 85, of Cambridge, accomplished artist and patron of the arts, passed away Sunday April 29, 2018. She was born on April 12, 1933, in Massillon, Ohio to the late James and Mary (Paloglou) Dolmas. Proceeding her in death were her husband, Christ Lekorenos whom she married April 19, 1953 and brothers George, Nicholas and Lewis. A wonderful wife, mother and grandmother Marie passionately pursued her creative spirit by studying drawing, painting, design, sculpture, jewelry and welding at Sienna Heights College, Ohio University and graduated with an art degree from Muskingum University. Marie found her love of the arts at a relatively young age and credited her fifth-grade teacher’s vibrant energy and classroom use of art projects for fostering her continuous creativity while attending Edmond A. Jones School in Massillon. Marie exhibited her work throughout the United States, England, France, Turkey and China. She had many solo exhibitions and published art in numerous books. Marie loved being part of the community. She served on the Salt Fork Festival/Ohio Arts & Crafts Foundation Board from 1973 – 1995, and was a recipient of its Daniel Eikenberry Service Award. She was an elected member of the Ohio Watercolor Society, National Collage Society, Society of Layerists in Multi-Media, Oklahoma Watercolor Society and the International Society of Experimental Artists. In addition Marie was a member of the Southeastern Ohio Watermedia Society, Bexley Arts League, The Zanesville Appalachian Arts Project, American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society and the Eastern Ohio Art Guild. She was a joyful supporter of the Southeastern Med Auxiliary’s Annual Wonderland of Trees event. Marie owned and operated Giftgram in downtown Cambridge for many years. Marie was a devout Greek Orthodox Christian and member of the St. George Greek Orthodox Church and St. James Philoptochos Women’s Organization. She will be remembered for her enthusiasm and her love of family and community. She is survived by her daughter, Christen Lekorenos, and son George Lekorenos, and grandchildren Tali Elena Lekorenos and Gabriel Arnold Lekorenos. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and godchildren. Funeral service to be held Wednesday at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 364 First St., SE, Massillon, Ohio 44646 with viewing at 12:00 PM and service to follow at 1:00 PM. There will be a reception after the service in the church community center. Interment at Northwood Cemetery in Cambridge to follow. Her family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff of Cambridge Place, Jack R. & Sue Taylor and James W. & Cheryl Keller. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Guernsey Health Foundation, 1341 Clark Street Cambridge, Ohio 43725 or St. George Greek Orthodox Church. On line condolences may be sent to the family at www.bundy-lawfuneralhome.com

Marie Lekorenos

April 12, 1933 - April 29, 2018