The Very Reverend Protopresbyter Vladimir Demshuk, 80, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, of Masury, Ohio reposed in the Lord on October 9th, 2024, following a lengthy illness.
He was a retired priest of the Eastern American Diocese of the Serbian Orthodox Church with 37 years of continuous ministry at parishes across the United States.
Fr. Vladimir was raised in Masury, Ohio, where his calling to the priesthood after graduating high school in 1962 led him to attend St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary in Yonkers, NY. He later graduated from Youngstown State University with Bachelor’s degrees in Russian Language and Literature and Psychology, and from Michigan State University, a Bachelor’s degree in Religion, ultimately earning a Master’s degree in Humanities from the University of Detroit in 1981.
Fr. Vladimir is survived by his loving wife and companion, Protinica Katherine (Parimuha) Demshuk, his children Larisa (Marc) Patacchiola of Sudbury, MA and Jonathan Demshuk of Canfield, OH, along with his grandchildren, Elianna Pei-Jyun and Samantha Leigh, both of whom were blessed to spend their early years knowing him. He is also survived by his sister, Martha (Herbert) Lepp of Odenton, MD, and brother-in-law John Parimuha of Hermitage, PA.
He is predeceased by his mother Anna and father Walter along with numerous extended family members.
Father Vladimir loved to read and listen to music. He was a keen observer and found a friend in everyone, always talking to and learning from anyone he met in every walk of life. He loved celebrations of every kind, especially the many baptisms and weddings he performed throughout his ministry.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024, with a Trisagion prayer immediately following at St. George Serbian Orthodox Church at 65 S. Keel Ridge Road, Hermitage, PA. On Thursday, October 17th, 2024, Visitation will be held from 10-11 AM with funeral services at 11 AM at St. George Serbian Orthodox Church. Interment following at St. John’s Orthodox Church cemetery in Hermitage, PA.
May his Memory be Eternal!
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