Ilona graduated from Eastmoor High School in 1968 and began her secretarial career shortly thereafter. She married Vinton Dorsey in 1980 and in 1982, resigned from office life to focus on motherhood upon the birth of her son Matthew. A lifelong lover of children, she worked in at-home childcare for the next decade.
Ilona was a member of Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist for 20 years. There she taught Sunday school and served for a time as assistant youth group leader. Blessed with a lovely alto singing voice, she also sang in the church choir.
A voracious reader, Ilona maintained a sizable book collection. She loved to attend musical theater performances and enjoyed old movies and walks in the park.
Following a high school reunion, Ilona found love late in life in the form of former classmate Chuck Depoy. The two resided happily together in the Atlanta area from 2013 until the time of her passing.
Ilona will be greatly missed by her son Matt Dorsey and granddaughters Coralynn and Evelina Dorsey; her brother John Horvath, niece Cassie Horvath, and nephew Nick Horvath; her longtime partner Chuck Depoy, and many friends.
Visitation will be held from 6-8 PM on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST, 1740 Zollinger Road, Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221, where Funeral Service will be held at 10 AM on Thursday, October 6, 2022. Interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Columbus, Ohio.
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