Olena M. Petryna passed away peacefully with family at her bedside on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at the age of 74.

Beloved sister to Marta (Roman Witkowsky) Petryna; aunt to Olya (Matthew) Lovell, Lesia Witkowsky, Kalyna (Marc) Zaparaniuk, Tessa Witkowsky; grandaunt to Liliya, Roman, Maksym, and a third grandnephew expected very soon.  

Olena was a dedicated pharmacist whose life inspired others.  She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.  Lena's passing leaves a void in the hearts of her family and friends that can never truly be filled.  Her greatest legacy will be the memories she created, the relationships she treasured and the love she shared with those close to her.  Olena will be remembered with love and missed beyond words .....

A memorial church service will be held on Wednesday, October 28 at 11:00 A.M. at Sts. Volodymyr & Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church located at 2245 W. Superior Street ( n.e. corner of N. Oakley Boulevard ); Chicago, IL 60612 .

In lieu of flowers, please consider sending a donation to help deliver equipment to Ukrainian soldiers on the front at:  www.135club.org