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Day: September 9, 2016
Christina Kyj Pluta
Christina Kyj Pluta, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away on Sept. 6, surrounded by her family. Chris had a dynamic, gregarious personality and delighted in engaging friends and strangers alike in conversation.
Chris was born in South Hampton, N.Y. to Ukrainian immigrants Wasyl and Lydia Kyj. She was a graduate of Nether Providence High School, Trinity College (B.A. Biology), and Widener University (MBA). She worked at Wistar Institute until she decided to enter the family business, Kyj’s Bakery.
Chris was dedicated to the bakery’s loyal customers, and specialized in designing and decorating specialty cakes. An active supporter of many Ukrainian-American organizations, she served as President of Branch 13 of the Ukrainian Women’s League.
She was a lifelong member of Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church. Chris leaves behind a legacy of love. Her family and countless friends will greatly miss her but are forever grateful for having known her.
She is survived by her devoted husband John; children Anne, Larissa, John, and Andrew; brother Myroslaw (Larissa), niece and nephews Olesh, Lada and Evhen; sister-in-law Patricia, and many cherished friends. Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing 6-9 p.m., Sunday at Carr Funeral Home, 935 S. Providence Road, (Route 320) Wallingford, Pa. 19086.
A Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Myrrh-Bearers Ukrainian Catholic Church, 900 Fairview Road, Swarthmore, Pa. 19081 Monday at 10 a.m. Burial will be private.
Donations in her memory may be made to either the Delaware County ASPCA or the Ukrainian Museum, 222 E. 6th St., New York, NY 10003 – 8201
Wallet Guarding Time Looms
Wallet Guarding Time Looms
By Leo Knepper
In early August we mentioned that the “balanced” budget passed by the General Assembly was falling apart. At present, not one casino applied for the $1 million liquor license authorizing them to sell liquor twenty-four hours a day. Also, the tax that General Assembly levied on electronic cigarettes is going to bankrupt small businesses.
When the General Assembly returns later this month, the House and Senate will be looking for ways to fill the holes. The smart thing to do would be to cut spending and trim back corporate welfare. For example, does Pennsylvania really need a $4 million tax credit to attract big name performers to second tier cities? Or, $250 million for a race horse development fund?
The taxpayer friendly answer is no.
The average Pennsylvanian does not benefit from the various flavors of crony capitalism baked into state spending. Unfortunately, that doesn’t stop the General Assembly from adding new items “economic development” programs without concern for the people paying the bill.
As we learn more about the tax options being considered by the House and Senate, the Citizens Alliance of Pennsylvania will pass that information along to you.
Mr. Knepper is executive director of Citizens Alliance of Pennsylvania.