Maria Sachno's Obituary
AUSTELL, GEORGIA – Maria Sachno, 85, died Monday, March 7, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in the Ukraine Nov. 5, 1925 and a resident of Gardiner, Maine since 1975.
Although the path of her life’s journey led her through many and difficult hardships, she faced each of them with tremendous courage and dignity. Her ever-present generosity, kindness and love provided inspiration and her sense of humor brought smiles to everyone she met.
She was a devoted wife, mother and Baba to her grandchildren. She worked in factories, as a Kindergarten teacher, maternity nurse and later, taking care of those who could not take care of themselves. She enjoyed travel, spending time with family and playing Bingo.
Maria was predeceased by her husband Oleksij Sachno in 1985. Surviving are daughters Nadia Barnett of Chicago, Ill., Vera Farber of Parker, CO, and sons Andy Sachno of Mableton, GA. and Wally Sachno of Sanford, FL. seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Private services were held and friends may express condolences at www.davisstruempf.com.
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