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