Elaine P. Dubasak Ratica, 71, of Myrtle Beach, SC, entered into eternal rest Saturday, November 8, 2014, at her daughter's home. She was born in Perth Amboy and was formerly of the Morgan section of Sayreville before moving to Myrtle Beach 10 years ago. She worked at Westinghouse in Edison for 26 years before retiring in 2002.

Elaine is survived by her husband of 51 years, Stephen "Steve" Ratica, and her children, Stephen R. Ratica and his wife, Lori, of Sayreville and Michelene Ratica and her husband, Gary Lockward, of Stewartsville. She is also survived by four grandchildren: Carly, Stephanie, Samantha, and Maxine; great-grandson, Felix; and her brother, Ricardo Dubasak, of Orlando, FL.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 11, 2014, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Flynn and Son Funeral Home, 23 Ford Avenue, Fords. The funeral service will take place during the visiting hours.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice in Sparta, www.cchfoundation.net.