The former Marija Spynka, passed away at Elderwood of Lancaster, in Lancaster, New York, at the age of 94.

A beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and friend, Marija enjoyed baking and making Varenyky, also known as Pedaheh or Pierogi, with her family, and with her friends at her Church.

She was the beloved wife of the late Dmytro Dranka who predeceased her on August 5th, 2007.

Marija was the devoted mother of Peter (Sydney) Dranka, Olga (Peter) Pucak, Nina (Joe) Palmeri and Luba (Dr. Pedro) Joven.

The loving grandmother of Brian (Anne) Dranka, David Dranka, and Tanya (Cory) Baumgart, as well as the fond great-grandmother of Ellie Dranka, Mack Dranka, and Nicholas Baumgart.

The family will be present on Friday from 2- 4 and 6-8 PM at the PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St. (near Harlem) where a Panachyda Service will be held on Friday evening at 7:30 PM and on Saturday morning at 10:15 AM followed by a Funeral Liturgy at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, located on Fillmore at Oneida Street, Buffalo, New York, at 11 AM.

Burial will follow at St. Matthew's Cemetery, in West Seneca, New York.

Donations in Marija's Memory may be made to St. Nicholas Church Special Funds, 308 Fillmore Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14206.