Obituary of John Onyskiw

ONYSKIW, John - Passed away peacefully on January 18, 2011 at the St. Catharines General Hospital in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Anna (Helen) for over 65 years. Loving father of Jerry (Sheilah) and Valentine (Steve) Habijan. Cherished dido of David John (Kimberly), Stephanie (Terry) and Laurie (Greg) and great dido of Taylor, Noah and Kayden. Also survived by his nieces and nephews in the Ukraine. John was a member of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church and was an active member of Ukrainian Canadian Social Services of Cvitlitchka Myrhorod. Special thanks to Dr. Waler and the hospital staff for their compassion. Family and friends will be received at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton Street, on Thursday January 20 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Panachyda will be held at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church on Friday at 10 a.m. with interment to follow at Victoria Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations made to Sts. Cyril & Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church Building Fund would be appreciated by his family.