Staff report
John Dubis, 71, of St. Louis, passed away May 14, surrounded by his family.
Dubis devoted more than 36 years to a distinguished career in healthcare leadership. He served as President and CEO of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, where he was known for his integrity, compassion, and vision. During his tenure, he helped guide the organization’s continued growth and commitment to high-quality patient care.
Dubis is survived by his wife Elaine, with whom he shared 44 years of marriage. Together, they created a strong and caring family that remained at the center of his life.
He was a loving father to his children: Steven; Anthony (wife Taylor) of Mountain View, California; and Julia (husband Ben) of Union, Kentucky, and grandfather to Clara, Olivia, and Jack, who brought him great joy and pride. In addition, he was eagerly anticipating the arrival of a new grandchild this November.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Stavros and Vassiliki Dubis, and his brother Paul. He is survived by his brothers, Greg Dubis and Dave Dubis, and his sisters, Elizabeth Glynias, Linda Dubis Meyer, and Christina Dubis.
Dubis was born on October 6, 1954.
Over the course of his career, he held executive leadership roles at several hospitals and health systems, in addition to St. Elizabeth, including SSM St. Mary’s Health Center in Jefferson City, Missouri; SSM St. Francis Hospital and Health Center in Chicago, Illinois; and SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center in St. Louis.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, he gave generously of his time and expertise, serving on numerous boards and civic organizations, including the Kentucky Hospital Association, the Greater Cincinnati Health Council, and the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.
John will be remembered for his steady presence, kind heart, and deep dedication to helping others.
Visitation will be held at Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary, 6464 Chippewa Street, St. Louis, MO 63109, on May 20 from 2-6 p.m.
A funeral will take place at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 4967 Forest Park Ave, St. Louis, Missouri, on May 21 at noon, followed by Committal at St. Matthew Cemetery, 4360 Bates St, St. Louis, at 1:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church or Parkinson’s Foundation.