Elizabeth (Dokianos) Valis

Elizabeth Valis, 96, long-term resident of Manahawkin NJ and Holiday City West of Berkeley Township NJ, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Avantara care facility in Groton SD. She was born in Hoboken NJ and most recently resided with her daughter in Aberdeen SD.

Elizabeth was a dedicated teacher at Waretown Elementary School for many years. She was a lifetime active member of the Greek Orthodox Church. She will be remembered for her generosity, kindness, compassion, and humor.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband Peter Valis, parents Anastasio and Maria Dokianos, sister Krisanthe Borg, and granddaughter Angel. Surviving are her three children, Joanne (Steven) Nemmers of Aberdeen SD, Mary Ellen (Eric) Janssen of Denton TX, and Thomas Valis of Toms River NJ. She has six grandchildren: Sarah, Marie, Rachel, Jessica, Peter, and Jacob, and six great-grandchildren: Nathan, Daniel, Reagan, Ryan, Jack, and Alexandria.

Visitation will be Thursday, October 2, 4:00-6:00 PM at Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals, 145 Saint Catherine Boulevard, Toms River NJ. Funeral services will be Friday, October 3,10:00 AM at Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 2200 Church Road, Toms River NJ. Condolences may be registered online by visiting www.ryanfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in her honor can be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, Aberdeen Area Humane Society, 2511 385th Ave S, Aberdeen SD 57401 605-226-1200or charity of your choice.