Obituary of Katharyna Melnychenko

MELNYCHENKO KATHARYNA Passed away after a long struggle with her family by her side on Sunday, July 8th, 2012, at the age of 88. Born in Rakowa, Ukraine she is survived by many relatives. Dearly loved mother of Orysia (Austin) Panchyshyn, Ola (Randy), Marcy (Paul) McAuley, Borys (Cindy). Cherished Baba of Tanya, Adrian, Gregory, Kerri, Sonya, Stefanie, Melanie, Michael, and Jonathan. Predeceased by husband Wasyl (1976), daughter Holly (1979) and her parents Andrij and Anna. She worked at Holiday Inn St. Catharines for 22 years until retirement. She was a member of the Ukrainian Catholic Women's League, Ukrainian Black Sea hall and St. Cyril and Methodius Church. She held her family together through love, tradition and her amazing skills in the kitchen. She will be dearly missed by her friends and family. Mrs. Melnychenko is resting at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL HOME, 585 Carlton St. until Wednesday at 9:30am. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated in St. Cyril and Methodius Church on Wednesday at 10 am. Rite of committal in Victoria Lawn Cemetery. Visiting hours are Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Panachyda will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday at 7pm. if so desired donations can be made to The McNally House, 148 Central Ave., Grimsby, ON L3M 4Z3 or the Canadian Cancer Society.