Stephanie Martynuk, formerly of Olyphant, dies (05/02/99)

Stephanie Martynuk, formerly of Olyphant, dies

OBERLIN, Ohio - Stephanie Martynuk died on March 16 here at home after an illness. She was the wife of Nicholas Martynuk, an activist in Pennsylvania's Ukrainian community. The couple would have celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on April 18.

Born in Lviv, daughter of the late Michael and Catherine Halan, she attended school in Lviv before moving to the United States. Mrs. Martynuk was a member of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church in Olyphant, Pa. She had been a resident of Olyphant for 36 years before moving to Oberlin 10 years ago.

Her husband, Nicholas, was for many years secretary of the Ukrainian Fraternal Association in Scranton, Pa. He was music director of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church Choir in Olyphant for 37 years before his retirement to Oberlin.

Also surviving are two sons, George of New York City; and Roman of Boston; two daughters, Irene Martynuk of Rennes, France, and Nusha Martynuk of Oberlin; four grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

The funeral liturgy was offered at Ss. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church. Interment was at Ss. Cyril and Methodius Cemetery in Peckville, Pa.

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