Archpriest Alexander Poshyvajlo, 92 of Curtisville, West Deer Township, PA, fell asleep in the Lord on Tuesday April 22, 2025 at home with his family by his side.
He was born June 14, 1932 in Rashivka, Ukraine to the late John and Anna (Kozacja) Poshyvajlo. Father Alexander emigrated to the US as a young boy to Mississippi, where he worked picking cotton with the other laborers. He and his family then moved to upstate New York where he graduated from high school then graduated from St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, South Caanan, PA, in 1957. Father Alexander was ordained a priest in 1960. Shortly after ordination he was assigned to St. Peter & Paul Orthodox Church, Uniondale, PA staying there for 3 years, until he was transferred to St. Michael’s Orthodox Church, Curtixville, PA, where he had been the pastor for the past 62 years.
Father Alexander enjoyed reading, gardening, and bee keeping. He dedicated his life to helping others, especially sending care packages of clothing and medication to the Ukraine.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Matushka Anna (Kyryczenko) Poshyvajlo, his son Alexander “Sasha” Poshyvajlo, and several cousins.
The family invites friends on Sunday and Monday from 2:00-4:00 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM at St. Michael R.O. Church, 92 Liberty Street, Curtisville, PA 15032. Parastasis services will be held each day at 6:00 PM. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday 9:30 AM at St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, 8290 Thompson Run Road, Allison Park, PA 15101. Arrangements were entrusted to the Siwicki-Yanicko Funeral Home, 23 McKrell Road, Russellton, West Deer, PA. Father Alexander will be laid to rest in St. Alexander Nevesky Orthodox Cemetery, West View, PA.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent to the St. Michael R.O. Church, PO Box 92, Curtisville, PA 15032.
May Father Alexander’s memory be eternal!