Elvira "Nikki" Marie Oakley, 98, formerly of Johnstown, of Lakeland, FL, died on April 16, 2021 in Lakeland FL. Born on January 27, 1923 in Johnstown, daughter of Nicola and Desolina (Silvestri) Cavallo.
Preceded in death by her parents, husband Donald, sisters Victoria Glenn and Helen Sunseri, brother Anthony Cavallo, and daughter-in-law Sally Oakley.
Elvira was the last surviving member of her family.
Survived by sons Douglas Oakley, of Johnstown, and Donald Oakley (Sharon), of Annapolis, MD; grandchildren Kristen Snider, Jason Oakley, Brittanie Stapleton, and Lindsey Ford; great grandchildren Ian, Sam, Luke, and Jack Snider, Spencer, Brody, and Jaxson Ford.
Elvira retired from US Bank as Assistant Manager of the Westmont Branch. She moved to Lakeland, FL in 1979 and was employed until the age of 94 as a membership account executive with the Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce. She officially retired in 2017. She was very active in Lakeland Civic organizations and served on committees for the USA Pageants. Elvira was a member of Hollingsworth Presbyterian Church.
She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be sadly missed.
At the request of the family, a private funeral service will be held for the family at a later date.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Frank Duca Funeral Home, Westmont Chapel, 1622 Menoher Blvd. Johnstown PA 15905.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice or to The Westmont Presbyterian Church designated to the Sally J. Oakley Memorial Fund that supports Sunday School Programs, 601 Luzerne Street, Johnstown, Pa. 15905
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