George Andrijowych
AMHERST – George Andrijowych, 72, of Amherst, died Tuesday April 29, 2014 at Mercy New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph in Lorain after a lengthy illness.
Born June 17, 1941 in Nadvirna, Ukraine, he moved to Lorain in 1951 at the age of 10 and lived here most of his life until moving to Amherst 4 years ago.
George graduated from Lorain High School in the class of 1960 A and then attended the Ohio State University where he graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Psychology in 1966. He earned his Masters Degree in Education from Cleveland State University.
George was a teacher for Avon Lake city schools and taught Science and Math in junior high and high school for 34 years retiring in 1999.
After his retirement, George never stopped teaching. He taught his grandchildren about science and took them to libraries and parks. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and the neighborhood children who knew him affectionately as "Papa George". He enjoyed drawing, painting and going to the mall.
He was a member of the Ohio Education Association and the Church of St. Peter in Lorain.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years Gayle Andrijowych (nee Hennes), daughter Kathy Gargasz (Mike) of Amherst Township, son David Andrijowych (Katy) of Amherst Township, twin daughters Denise Kropp (Nathan) of Fredonia, New York and Deanne Miller (Justin) of Waterville, grandchildren Michael and Samantha Gargasz, Eve and Addison Andrijowych, Maxwell and Isabelle Kropp and Tyler, Gretchen and Isaiah Miller, brother Don Andrijowych of Henderson, NV and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Mykola "Nick" and Maria Andrijowycz (nee Noskiw) and brother John Andri.
The family will receive friends Friday 3-7 pm at the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway Ave, Lorain. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10:30 am in the funeral chapel followed by the mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am at the Church of St. Peter, 3501 Oberlin Ave, Lorain. The Rev. Craig Hovanec, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Lorain.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Church of St. Peter, 3501 Oberlin Ave, Lorain. OH 44052.
Online condolences can be made at www.gluvna.net
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Remembering last Easter season and how difficult it was for us.
David Andrijowych
April 1, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the Andrijowych Family. Please find solice in Hosea 13:14. Sincerely, Cheryl
May 12, 2014
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel
May 7, 2014
My deepest condolences to the Andrijowych family.
Mr. A. was my eighth grade science teacher in Avon. I remember him well. He was a kind man and a good teacher.
Rest in peace.
A C
May 7, 2014
We send our deepest sympathy and prayers to the Andrijowych family. He has been an important part of many lives and, as a teacher, has made an everlasting impression on his students. May the many memories of him warm your hearts. May he rest in peace.
John and Olya Czerkas
May 6, 2014
Deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Brian Simashkevich
May 3, 2014
Denise and Deanne- I am so sorry for your loss. You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Rick Schneider
Rick Schneider
May 3, 2014
Our thoughts are with the entire Andrijowych family. Hold onto the memories, they will live on in your hearts forever.
~Jeanne and Howard Kingsbury
~Brittany, Michaela, and Austin a Hennes
Jeanne Kingsbury
May 2, 2014
We send our heartfelt and deepest sympathy to the entire Andrijowych family. Thankfully we are left with many fond memories of growing up in Lorain as part of an extended Ukrainian family. George's Dad was Natalie's Godfather. May his memory be eternal! "Vichnaya pamyat"!
John & Natalie (Evans) Santarsiero
May 2, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. Your father was my favorite teacher at Troy Jr. High and he will be missed.
God Bless!!!
Scott, Susan & Sami Sobol
May 2, 2014
Deanne, JP, and family, I have not the words so I will borrow from another. "I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming.....I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost"
Chris Cunningham
May 2, 2014
Denise, Deanne, and Andrijowych family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jennifer (Dziama) Teed
May 2, 2014
Gail, So sorry to hear of George's passing.May he rest in God's arms. You and your family will be in our prayers.
Illona and Dick Clark
May 1, 2014
To My Aunt Gayle and ALL of my cousins. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your time is difficult now, remember that God is always with you in times of need and he has your husband and Dad in his Grace.
I love you all.
Your oldest niece and cousin,
Dede
Dede McClure
May 1, 2014
Deanne and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sue Mahoney
May 1, 2014
As a teacher Mr. Andrijowych left a very positive impression on my life. He will be missed.
Glenn Bender
May 1, 2014
Deanne and family,
I'm very sorry for the loss of your husband, father, grandfather and friend. I'm keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers as you celebrate his life.
Darlene Gallaher
May 1, 2014
Kathy, we are all very sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Love and prayers to you and your family. The Femecs
May 1, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Debbie Whitman
May 1, 2014
Kathy, sorry to hear about your dad. Your family are in my prayers.
Latrese Lee
May 1, 2014
Deanne Miller & Family,
I am very sorry of your loss. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. With sincere sympathy,
Robyn Sheehan
May 1, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that your whole family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Mike & Sheryl Grauman
May 1, 2014
Dave, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and condolences to the entire Andrijowych family. Your dad was an awesome guy!!!!
Stacey DeSantis-Klein
May 1, 2014
Kathy & Mike- very sorry for your loss. We have your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Stacey & Stan Barnard
May 1, 2014
Dear Andrijowych Family, so sorry for you loss ! I knew the family very well, and I am sending, Love, and Prayer's, your way ! Blessing's !
Reverand Irene Makuch-Hamill
May 1, 2014
Barbara and Dede McClure you will remain in our hearts and prayers forever.
May 1, 2014
George was a high school classmate of mine. I recall him as smiling, thoughtful and intelligent. My condolences to his family, friends and neighbors.
Alan George
May 1, 2014
We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the entire Andrijowych family. George was our friend and neighbor.
Dan & Lynda Cairns
April 30, 2014
We offer our loving prayers for you in this time of loss and for George, that he may hear "Well done good and faithful servant."
Matt & Mary Jane Hens
April 30, 2014
Our thoughts are with The Andrijowych Family during this difficult time. Mr. Andrijowych always had a kind word for me and I have always appreciated that.
"To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived, this is to have succeeded". -Ralph Waldo Emerson
Woody Simmons
April 30, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers. George was a good man and we will miss him.
Wanda & Laura Gargasz
April 30, 2014
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