Dorothea Marie (Volkens) Kravetsky

Dorothea Kravetsky of Orwell, VT, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Orwell on February 26, 2025. 

Dorothea, known as Dottie or Grandma, was a woman who loved life and her family. She had a deep passion for golf, enjoyed word search puzzles in her later years, and loved trips to the casino. She was also an avid viewer of NCIS, Castle, and the Golf Channel. 

Born in Brooklyn, New York, to Peter D. Volkens and Catherine M. Neubert on March 24, 1928, Dottie met the love of her life, Nicholas Kravetsky, a farm boy from Thompson, PA, while visiting her uncle's home. On August 20, 1949, the Brooklyn girl became a farmer's wife. Dottie was known for her incredible baking skills, especially her bread and pies. She often could be found in the kitchen canning pickles, making jams, or baking, or out in the barn doing chores — always with a smile. 

She is survived by her children: Gary (Lois) Kravetsky, Edward (Kathy) Kravetsky, Richard (Heidi) Kravetsky, and Catherine (John) Tester; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Nicholas Kravetsky, her daughter Cecilia Hazen, and her grandson Travis Tester. 

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to her caregivers: Dawn Bruce of Orwell, Becki Lund of Brandon, and the Addison Home Health Care Hospice team. 

Dottie will be laid to rest next to her husband of 66 years at St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Cemetery in May. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Addison Home Health Care Hospice program. 

Arrangements by Miller & Ketcham of Brandon.