Lidia Volynsky

Lidia Volynsky, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away on Mother's Day, May 12, 2024, in her home in El Sobrante, California, at the age of 92.

Lidia was born on May 1, 1932, in Kiev, Ukraine, and as a Holocaust survivor, her journey through life was marked by resilience and unwavering strength. In March 1991, she embarked on a new chapter, immigrating to Scranton, Pennsylvania, where she spent 17 years before moving to Wisconsin, and finally to California to be closer to her grandchildren.

Lidia's life was enriched by the love of her family. She is survived by her daughter Julia (Victor) Goretsky, who remained her pillar of support throughout her life; her grandchildren, Alex (Girolamo Aliotti) Goretsky and Yasya (Stephen Keller) Goretsky, whom she adored; her great-grandchildren, Gelsa, Mae, and Ellis, who brought boundless happiness into her later years; her sister Galina Volynsky and niece Anya (Gregory Krug) Volynsky, with whom she shared a special bond, and grand-nephews Bo and Sammy, of whom she was very proud.

Lidia was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband. Her memory will continue to live on in the hearts of those who loved her.

A graveside service will be held Friday, May 17th at 10:30 a.m. in Temple Israel Cemetery, Dunmore.

For those unable to attend in person, the funeral will be livestreamed and can be viewed via the funeral home website, Facebook page, or www.ScrantonFilms.com/livestream.

There is no local shiva.

Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s favorite charity.

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