Elaine Dobken Lichty

VIRGINIA BEACH – Elaine Dobken Lichty passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, at 89 years old. She was born in New Jersey on October 29, 1935.

Elaine is preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, Sherman “Sherm” Lichty, and her two brothers, Phillip and Harold Dobken. Elaine is survived by her sons, Jeffrey (Stephanie) and Michael (Kerri) Lichty as well as six grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Anyone who met Elaine was an instant friend. Elaine had an electric personality, timeless humor, a quick wit, and compassionate heart. She spent her days traveling with her husband Sherm, playing mahjong with her friends, or enjoying a show at the theater.

She was loved by many and will be remembered fondly by her sons Jeff and Mike and her grandchildren Jamie (Shaun), Ryan, Jay (Kara), Abby, Molly, and Josh as well as a great grandchild Brayden.

A day with Elaine meant a day of laughing, singing, sound advice, whatever cookies she had in her pantry and memories that span generations. Elaine had one prerogative in life and that was to have a good time and to share that good time with others. She found great success in this, and she will be deeply missed.

The family held a small graveside ceremony at Forest Lawn cemetery .

The family requests that donations be made in Elaine’s memory to a local animal shelter.

Altmeyer Funeral Homes Southside Chapel. To express condolences, visit www.altmeyerfh.com.