Draga Risteff Obituary
In loving memory of Draga Risteff of Springfield, Ohio, who departed this world on February 11, 2026 at the age of 92. Draga leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Draga had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Draga may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Boris Nechovski and Pana Nechovski (Geshtacosta); her husband Theodore K. "Ted"; her son-in-law Larry DeWitt; and her siblings, Rusa and Nikola.
She is survived by: her children, Lily Kovaleski (Larry), Maria Heeg (Doug), Kime Risteff (Janice), Debbie DeWitt and Stephanie Risteff (Jay Patterson). She is also survived by eight grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to The Macedonian Patriotic Organization via https://macedonian.org , Hospice of Dayton via https://www.ohioshospice.org or United Senior Services via https://ussohio.org.
