Dr. Ann ‘Dolly’ Marchok – Oak ridge, Tenn., formerly of Glassport

Dr. Ann “Dolly” Marchok who was born in Brownsville on May 17, 1936, raised in Glassport and lived in Oak ridge, Tenn., since 1977, passed away peacefully at home on July 13, 2019. Ann came to Oak Ridge to add her intellect and wisdom as a Cell Biologist at the Oak Ridge National Labs. Ann was a graduate of Seton Hill University, Greensburg, receiving her first degree of a Bachelor of Arts in Biology. She then received a Master of Science in Zoology from Louisiana State University and then received her PhD. in developmental Biology from the University of Connecticut. As an assistant professor at the School of Medicine, University of Connecticut, she spent her time teaching medical students while also doing medical research on muscular dystrophy. In 1977 she came to the town of Oak Ridge, that she loved, as a cell biologist, researching cancer, for 28 years. Ann was a great lover of classical music, her flower garden and a good book. She also was a champion of natural cures, nutrition and the environment. Though living far from her childhood home she stayed very close and was a wonderful inspiration to family and friends. All that knew her will miss her love and wisdom. Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Anna (Kikelly, who passed at childbirth) and Anthony Marchok; aunt, Mary (Mom) Govola (who helped raise her); and brother, James Govola. She is survived by sister, Mary Giannandrea; and brother, Theodore Govola; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at Queen of the Rosary, Glassport, at 10 a.m. Aug. 3, 2019, with the Rev. Miroslaus Wojcicki. Ann will be laid to rest next to her parents at Holy Name Cemetary, Monessen. In lieu of flowers please donate to EarthJustice.org – dedicated to litigating for environmental issues.