The news about the untimely passing of our dear colleague Marta Kolomayets traveled quickly on Sunday, August 16. And it shocked all who heard it. Marta was gone. At the age of 61. Frankly, we are still numb. Indeed, judging by the comments of those who knew her and posted their feelings on Facebook, all are stunned by this terrible news, all are deeply saddened.
Marta’s life and good works, both here in the United States – where she was born and studied, and volunteered, and worked – and in Ukraine – where she lived for more than half of her life, worked in a variety of professional roles and was involved in many volunteer endeavors – touched countless people. That’s why her death has left so many in tears.