Obituary of Sylvia Bodnar

Sylvia was born on April 26, 1940, to George and Mary Serniak (Buratenski) in the Buchanan area. She attended Chernowitz and Olecksenie Schools. In 1958, on June 12, Sylvia married John Bodnar and started their home on the land that they purchased. Sylvia worked side-by-side with John and they raised two daughters Corrine and Sheila.

Sylvia loved taking care of her yard, raising a garden that involved many flowers! She enjoyed cooking, baking, and hosting friends and family with coffee or lunch. Sylvia belonged to the ladies aide of Sheho for 10 years, and was also a member of the Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Sheho.

She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren whether they were speed swimming, attending the Ukrainian day camp during the summer, attending dance recitals and competitions, or skating carnivals. She really enjoyed the birthday celebrations that were held for the grandchildren. Whether the party was at the lake, at the farm or at their home she was always there with containers of baking, as well as salads and casseroles.

In 2006, Sylvia and John retired and moved to Yorkton. They joined the Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church and enjoyed retirement. Days were filled with coffee row, playing 3-spot, and dancing at the New Horizons Seniors every Friday night. Sylvia continued gardening (both flowers and vegetables) and was an avid participant with the Yorkton in Bloom.

Sylvia is survived by her daughters Corinne (Richard) Norman and Sheila (Ed) Ferrier; grandchildren Chantel (Derek) McDougall, Danielle Norman, Turner (Ali) Norman, Jasmine Ferrier (Marcus Langan); great-grandchildren Kalynn, Hayden, Octavia, Aurora, and Theodorian; and friend Ed Mead.

Sylvia is predeceased by her daughter Vivian Marie (1958), husband of 58 years John in 2016, father George Serniak in 1982, mother Mary in 1996, brother Arthur in 1992, and fiancé Gary Zimmer in 2024.

She will be sadly missed by her family and friends, but lovingly remembered by all those who knew her.