UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM (01/28/96)

UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM

UNA Seniors slate conference

LOS ALAMOS, N.M. - The 22nd annual Ukrainian National Association Senior Conference will take place at Soyuzivka June 9-14.

"The executive committee is planning an interesting and enjoyable program. This is a very well attended event, so it is important that you make your reservation as soon as possible," noted Anna Chopek, president of the UNA Seniors.

Call Soyuzivka at (914) 626-5641, or write to Ukrainian National Estate, Foordemoore Road, Kerhonkson, NY 12446.

OBITUARIES

Peter Pitner, Branch 231 secretary

CAMDEN, N.J. - Peter Pitner, a longtime secretary of UNA Branch 231, died on January 5 at the age of 72. Born in Chester, he lived for 44 years in Camden, N.J.

Mr. Pitner was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. For over 20 years he worked for a metal manufacturer and was a secretary of the metalworkers union. After moving to Camden he was an active member of St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Church of Cherry Hill, N.J. He was buried from St. Michael's on Thursday, January 11.

The husband of the late Mary Zurinski Pitner, he is survived by his daughter Marie F. Pitner and granddaughter Victoria Cook. He also leaves two brothers, Michael and Stanley Pitner, and a sister, Mary Skulski.

Mr. Pitner served as secretary of UNA Branch 231 for 16 years and was a delegate to UNA conventions. He was a conscientious secretary who ran the branch in a very efficient manner and felt that the needs of his members always came first.

Stephen Evanitsky, former secretary

AMBRIDGE, Pa. - Stephen Evanitsky, former secretary of Ukrainian National Association Branch 276 in Ambridge, Pa., died in his home on January 11 at the age of 83.

Funeral services were held in St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Ambridge on January 16.

Mr. Evanitsky, a widower since 1992, is survived by one son, four daughters, nine grandchildren and a sister.

Mr. Evanitsky became a member of the UNA in 1954 and for four years served as chairman of the branch auditing committee. In 1960 he was elected secretary of Branch 276 and served in that capacity for 33 years.

In September of 1993, at the age of 80, he retired from his position, when his branch merged with another Ambridge branch, No. 161.

Many members of both Branches 161 and 276 paid their respects to Mr. Evanitsky, their longtime member and former secretary. Some branch members served as pallbearers at the funeral.

An obituary was read for Mr. Evanitsky on the "Ukrainian Radio Hour" run in the Pittsburgh area by Michael Komichak.

St. Nicholas is welcomed in Berwick

BERWICK, Pa. - The local church hall on December 10, 1995, became the site of the annual St. Nicholas/Christmas party for young UNA members as well as for the children of the parish of St. Cyrill and St. Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church. The party was sponsored by UNA Branches 163 and 333.

Thirty-two youngsters participated in the St. Nicholas program, and there were many smaller children in the audience of 150 people. The teachers of the religion classes were cited for preparing the program and refreshments.

The parish had been informed about the party via church bulletins as well as announcements by Msgr. John Backage, pastor, who also expressed his support for the Ukrainian National Association and praised its contribution to the Ukrainian community.

Young UNA'ers

Alexander Joseph Kurman, the son of Diane and Eugene Kurman, is a new member of UNA Branch 273 in Chester, Pa. He was enrolled by his grandparents Eugene and Marcella Kurman. Mr. Kurman is president of Branch 237.

Michelle Nicole Blazofsky, daughter of Steven G. and Teri Blazofsky, is a new member of UNA Branch 147 in Allentown, Pa. She was enrolled by her grandmother Maryann Blazofsky.

Andriana Olha Ilnicki, the daughter of Olha and Andrew Ilnicki, is a new member of the UNA Branch 155 in Perth Amboy, N.J. She was enrolled by her parents and grandmother Anna Malynowsky.

Christopher J. Verbitzki, son of Serge and Christina Verbitzki, is a new member of UNA Branch 238 in Boston. He was enrolled by his great-uncle William Stan.

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