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Olga P. Stratchko, 91

October 01, 2016

Olga P. Stratchko, 91, completed her last journey in this life peacefully at her home in Willow Street, on Saturday, October 1, 2016 and is now celebrating eternal life with Our Lord. Born in McAdoo, Schuylkill County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Frances Slavinski Stepanitis. Her loving husband, Leonard J. Stratchko, Sr., went to be with Our Lord in 2005.

Olga was a member of Historic St. Mary’s Catholic Church, where she served on the decorating committee and enjoyed the fellowship of those she served with and the loving warmth of the entire parish community. St. Mary’s was her heaven on earth thanks to Fr. Leo and its parishioners.

Olga is survived by her son Dr. Richard A. Stratchko, husband of Dawn, with whom she lived; 4 grandchildren, Justin Stratchko, Dr. Lindsay Kepner, wife of Trevor, Kelsey Stark and Rachel Stratchko; 2 great-grandchildren, Anthony and Lilly Stark; and Mary LaRue, life partner to her late son Leonard J. Stratchko, Jr. Olga was also preceded in death by her siblings Adolph and Anthony Stepanitis and Helen Nalevanko.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place 10 AM Thursday, October 6, 2016 at
St. Joseph Catholic Church, 440 St. Joseph St., Lancaster, PA 17603, with Rev. Leo M. Goodman, III as Celebrant. A Viewing will take place 9 to 10 AM on Thursday at the church. Private interment will be in McAdoo, PA on Friday. In lieu of flowers, Olga requested that memorial contributions be made to The Historic St. Mary’s Catholic Church “Legacy Project”, 119 S. Prince St., Lancaster, PA 17603.

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October 29, 2016

Dear Rich and Dawn, I am hurting for you and thinking about you in your time of grief.   My prayers are with you and your whole family. 
– Shawn Smith (Friend of the Esteps and Chris and Linda)

October 06, 2016

Sending my deepest sympathies to Richard, Dawn and family on the passing of your lovely Mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sadness.  I remember Aunt Olga’s smile and gentle nature.  Enjoyed many talks during family reunions which always had great food, fun and laughter.   Rest in peace Aunt Olga.
 
Nancy Stratchko

October 05, 2016

Deepest Sympathy to Dr Stratchko and Family on the passing of your Mother.  Our thoughts and Prayers are with you.
She will always be a part of your family….May she rest in peace……
Prayers
Jackie Skethway Vickers and Gisela Bradburn
 

October 05, 2016

Her nephew Robert Stratchko send his condolences. Sorry to hear about Aunt Olga. I remember plenty of Stratchko family reunions at Lakewood Park that your Mom and Dad always made sure we had a great time. She will be dearly missed.

October 04, 2016

It was an absolute pleasure meeting Olga at the Next Gen senior center.  She welcomed me with open arms as the new activities director and I will always remember her wonderful smile.  Olga was always so happy and full of life, I will miss seeing her and our wonderful talks.  I am sure our gracious Lord welcomed her with open arms.  My life has been enriched by knowing Olga, and seeing how gracefully one can age in this life.  Now she has been renewed and reunited with family that have gone before her, and oh what a wonderful reunion.  Prayers for all the family at this time of loss.  Wishing God’s blessings.  Terry Ludwig

October 04, 2016

My condolences.  May she rest in peace.  Wishing your family peace.
Millie Rodriguez

October 04, 2016

Our sympathy goes out to Olga’s entire family.  She was a very good friend to my mother and she will miss her terribly.  My mom always thought of Her whenever I would travel.. She would always say “make sure you bring something back for Olga”.  I’m sure they will all miss her at the Solanco Senior Center too where she enjoyed going too.  She was a sweet person who always had a smile on her face and was always so pleasant.  She will always be a “shining star” to all whose life she touched.  Love, Marie Brown and Dottie Boas

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Thursday, October 06, 2016
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
St. Joseph Catholic Church
440 St. Joseph St.
Lancaster, PA
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