Mrs. Swetlana N. (Szczegolew) Pawlusik

Mrs. Swetlana (Szczegolew) Pawlusik, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at the Baptist Health Nursing Home in Scotia, NY. Born in Novacharkask, Russia on September 1, 1929, Swetlana was the daughter of the late Nestor and Serafima (Rasdorowa) Szczegolew. She was raised and educated in Russia and Germany. After World War II, Swetlana emigrated from Germany to the United States, settling in Utica in 1956 where she lived until 1980. She then relocated to Ilion where she resided until 2011 at which time she moved to Ballston Spa, NY. In January of 1945 she married Lew Pawlusik with whom she shared 40 years; they were the center of each other’s life until Lew’s passing on November 5, 1985. Swetlana’s family and her work as a homemaker took precedence over everything else. In managing her household she created a happy, healthy home, always cooking, cleaning, baking, knitting, sewing, and spending time with her loved ones. She lived her life through her family. Swetlana was deeply devoted to her faith and was a founding member of St. John of Kronstadt Church in Utica. She was also a parishioner of Saints Peter & Paul Orthodox Church in Herkimer. Swetlana is survived by her children and their spouses, Walter and Kristin Pawlusik of Burnt Hills, NY, Irene and Fr. Anatoly Trepatschko of Stafford, VA, and Nicholai and Laura Pawlusik of Highland Heights, OH; her grandchildren, Fr. John and Nina Trepatschko, Nicholai Trepatschko, Matthew and Amy Pawlusik, Kristina and Mitch Lake, Alexandra Pawlusik, Sofia Pawlusik, Alexander Pawlusik, Christopher Pawlusik, and Michael Pawlusik; and her great-grandchildren, Christopher Trepatschko, Nathaniel Trepatschko, Miriam Trepatschko, and Max Lake.The family would especially like to thank Kay Hess at Prindle Apartments in Ilion who, for 17 years, was much more than a Service Coordinator to Swetlana. She was a dear friend. Visitation will be held Sunday evening from 6:00-7:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. A Parastas/Memorial Service will be celebrated at 7 p.m. by the Very Reverend John Udics. Swetlana’s funeral service will commence on Monday morning at 10:00 at St. Peter & St. Paul Orthodox Church in Herkimer, officiated by the Very Reverend John Udics and Fr. Matthew Markewich. Rite of Committal and burial will follow graveside at the Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY. Memorial contributions in Swetlana’s honor may be made to St. Peter & St. Paul Orthodox Church in Herkimer; envelopes will be available at the funeral home or may be directed to 305 Main Rd., Herkimer, NY 13350.

Mrs. Swetlana N. (Szczegolew) Pawlusik

September 1, 1929 - October 22, 2014