Melba V. Zervas 1934-2022

She was born Feb. 3, 1934, in Lansing, Mich., the daughter of Steve and Mary Stajos Vanis.

Melba was a 1952 graduate of Sexton High School in Lansing, Mich., and attended Michigan State University.

She moved to Warren in 1959 and retired as the co-owner of Towne Travel Agency on North Park Avenue from 1987 to 2004. Previously she was a travel agent at the Worldwide Travel Agency at the Warren Auto Club for 10 years.

Melba was a member of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Warren, and was a member of the Daughters Penelope, Philoptochos Society, Warren Civic Music, Republican Precinct Committee Woman and had volunteered for the local Heart Association. She enjoyed traveling, cooking, and spending time with her family.

Melba will be missed by her two children, James C. Zervas of Warren, and Steve (Angela) Zervas of Cortland; two grandchildren, Christopher and Melena Zervas; a brother, Alex (Toni) Vanis of Okemos, Mich.; a sister-in-law, Delores Vanis of Lansing, Mich.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Christ J. Zervas, who she married May 9, 1959, and who passed away May 20, 2014; and a brother, Gust Vanis.

Family and friends may pay their respects to Melba from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, with a 6 p.m. Trisagion Service at the Peter Rossi & Son Memorial Chapel, 1884 North Road NE, Warren, OH 44483, and from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 429 High St. NE, Warren, OH 44481.

A service will follow at 11 a.m. at the church, with the Rev. Constantine Valantasis officiating.

Burial will be Oakwood Cemetery in Warren.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Melba’s name to St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 429 High St., Warren, OH 44481.

Family and friends may visit www.peterrossiandsonfh.com to view this obituary, sign the guest book and send condolences to Melbas family.

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