Maria Palka

Maria Palka, age 90. Passed Away on Sunday October 27, 2024. She was born in Sosniv Ukraine in1934 to the late Dmytro and Anna Palka. Dear sister of Mychajlo (Deceased). Survived by many cousins, the Palka, Napora, Danko, Zadoijniy, Krytuholowa families, Krislatyj family and many caring friends.

She lived in Ukraine in the town of Sosniv all during her life and through WWII. Her father sponsored her to come to the US in 1961. She lived in Cleveland for a couple years. Then later moved to Parma where she lived with her father for the remainder of his life. Maria was an active member of the Ukrainian community. She sang with the Ukrainian Choir Dniepro for many years. Maria, along with her father Dmytro, were founding members of St. Pokrova Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church established by her relative Patriarch Josyf Slipyj. She dedicated much of her life to the parish in various capacities as treasurer, member of the church choir and Sisterhood-Sestritstvo. Maria also generously assisted many Ukrainian immigrant families in finding housing, financial assistance and transporting them to numerous medical appointments. She will be deeply missed. May she rest in peace. 

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