Johanna Pleska, Mother of Archbishop Melchisedek

Eugenia [Johanna] Stanchuk Pleska, 97, beloved mother of His Eminence, Archbishop Melchisedek of Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania, fell asleep in the Lord at the Trinity Nursing Home here June 26, 2016 after a brief illness.

She was predeceased by her infant daughter Sandra and her beloved husband of 62 years, Alexander Pleska.

In addition to Archbishop Melchisedek, she is survived by her daughter, Nancy Magnon [Larry]; two grandsons, Phillip Magnon [Tanya] of Alpharetta GA and Hayesville NC and Alexander Magnon [Nadia] of Helsinki, Finland and St. Petersburg Russia; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews in Ohio, Michigan and Florida.

In order to accommodate scheduling difficulties for family members, some of whom will be coming from Europe, services and burial have been delayed.  Visitation and Parastas will be held at the Tobias Funeral Home. 3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 29.  The Funeral Service will be celebrated at Saint Paul the Apostle Orthodox Church, 4451 Wagner Rd., Dayton, OH 10:00 am on Saturday, July 30.  Interment will follow at Beavercreek Township Cemetery.

May Eugenia’s memory be eternal!