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Geraldine Martha Hajduk passed away at her home in Marietta, Georgia, on May 3, 2020. She was born to Osyp Jarema and Olga Chiapalo on November 22, 1944, in Regensburg, Germany, in a camp for Ukrainians who were displaced by the chaos of war. Her family immigrated to the United States where they built a life filled with family, community service and Christian values. She was a graduate of DePaul University, and subsequently pursued her lifelong passion to teach, becoming a teacher of American history. During her 30-year career, she was the recipient of numerous awards, including Teacher of the Year at Wheeler High School in Marietta, Georgia. She was a member of the Church of the Transfiguration where she volunteered with several ministries, including St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry and Mercy Mats, a project that helps those who are homeless. She was also involved with Women in Faith and Friendship Circle. She was very active in UNWLA Branch 14, was a past president of the Branch, and one of the Branch’s founding members more than 40 years ago. She was predeceased by her husband George Hajduk. She is survived by her sons Andrew (Cindy) Hajduk and Mark (Michelle) Hajduk; grandchildren Megan Hajduk, Daniel (Grace) Hajduk, Steven Hajduk, Benjamin Hammond and Madelyn Hajduk; sister Vera (Brian) Derr; niece Amanda Derr and Nephew Nick Derr. Donations in Gerri’s memory can be sent to St. Vincent de Paul Society – mail t o The Catholic Church of the Transfiguration 1815 Blackwell Rd., Marietta, GA 30066. Submitted by Kathleen Perzik Tice, President, Branch 14, Atlanta, Georgia Geraldine “Gerri ” Hajduk The couple led an active lifestyle. Wolodymyra practiced yoga, worked out actively at her gym, participated in bridge clubs and activities with senior organizations Wolodymyra is predeceased by her husband Joseph, and by her sisters Stephania of Ukraine, and Julia of Hartford. She is survived by her daughter Martha with husband, Adrian of West Hartford, and daughter Julia with husband Daniel of France and their children Oleh and Melanie. Wolodymyra is also survived by family in the Czech Republic, as well as extended family in Ukraine and Poland. Burial was held at St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery in Glastonbury. For a touching reminiscence that provides a glimpse of the spirit of our dear Wolodymyra, please read: “A Remembrance of Wolodymyra Tesluk,” by Ir ena Kowal. Submitted by Branch 106, Hartford, CT http://www.ukrweekly.com/uwwp/a-remembrance-of- wolodymyra-tesluk/ Our Life | Наше життя 33
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