Vera Orlovskaya

Vera Orlovskaya, age 100, passed away on September 20, 2026. She was born on September 17, 1926, in St. Petersburg, Russia, and lived a long and meaningful life marked by courage, devotion, and love for her family.

Vera survived World War II, a time that shaped her early years and reflected the strength of character she carried throughout her life. During the war, she worked for the Post Office in Russia, contributing in a time of great hardship and uncertainty. After World War II, she continued to build her life with determination , earning her bachelor’s degree and working in the textiles industry in a factory. Her life was a testament to perseverance and resilience.

She was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great- grandmother whose greatest joy came from being surrounded by her family. Vera was preceded in death by her father, Sergey Orlovskiy; her mother, Maria Orlvoskaya; her former husband, Mnasiy Shleifer; and her brother, Konstantin Orlovskiy. She is survived by her daughter, Natalia (Mikhail); her granddaughter, Inna (Sai Ram); her great-grandchildren, Yelena, Kelly, Ashwin, and Dinesh; and her great-great-grandchild, Kamdyn.

Vera especially enjoyed watching and babysitting her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchild. She loved spending time with them and took great pride in her family’s lives and accomplishments. Her presence brought comfort and warmth to those around her.

Those who knew Vera will remember her as courageous and loving, with a strong spirit and a generous heart. She faced the challenges of life with grace and strength, and she leaves behind a legacy of devotion, endurance, and family love that will continue to be cherished by all who were blessed to know her.