Anna (Cybulnyk) Rosputko

ANNA ROSPUTKO (née Cybulnyk) (Анна РОСПУТЬКО), a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and beloved member of the Ukrainian-American community, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and love on July 29, 2025, at the age of 93. 

Born in the Ohul'tsi (Огульці) Kharkiv region of Eastern Ukraine, Anna was the cherished daughter of Horpyna and Samson Cybulnyk. Her life’s journey was marked by courage, sacrifice, and enduring love. In 1940, her path led her from Ukraine to Germany, and in 1948 she immigrated to Brazil, where she worked in a radio factory while raising three young children. In 1960, Anna and her husband, Viacheslaw Rosputko, settled in Philadelphia, where they welcomed two more children and built a new life together.  A gifted seamstress, Anna worked tirelessly until she retired to fully dedicate herself to caring for her son, Olegue—a role she embraced with deep devotion for 47 years.

Anna is survived by her loving daughters, Julieta Fedkiw (Arkadij) and Olga DiSandro (Ernie); grandchildren, Adrian Fedkiw, Alex Fedkiw (Alyson), Andrew Fedkiw, Nina Conway (Brandon), and Natalie DiSandro; and great-grandchildren, Matthew Fedkiw, Madison Fedkiw, and Maggie Fedkiw. She was predeceased by her husband, Viacheslaw Rosputko, and sons Pavel Rosputko, Olegue Rosputko, and Volodymyr Rosputko.

Anna’s summers were filled with joy and family at the shore in Wildwood Crest, NJ, where she created lasting memories with her grandchildren.  One of their favorite memories was how she’d give them money to play games on the boardwalk and they would proudly return to show off the large bag of prizes they won. She loved floating in her hot tub, no matter how high the temperature, and kept an eye on her grandchildren who risked damaging her beautiful flowers by playing pool basketball. 

As an expert seamstress, Anna was always willing to help with her granddaughters’ clothing. She hemmed many prom dresses and never hesitated to mend anything that needed a little fixing. However, her granddaughters knew better than to wear ripped jeans around her.

Her faith was a cornerstone of her life, and she was a devoted member of St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral. Her beautiful embroidery of traditional Ukrainian designs was often featured in the Cathedral. As a devoted parishioner, she also found joy volunteering and making varenyky alongside her parish family.

Anna found peace and pride tending to her garden, cultivating stunning flowers and a legendary vegetable patch full of tomatoes, cucumbers, and herbs she joyfully shared with neighbors and loved ones. Her “pickles” (cucumbers) with garlic salt were a favorite among her grandchildren.

Her life was a testament to resilience, generosity, and the quiet strength of love lived daily. She will continue to be an inspiration to all who knew her.

Anna will be deeply missed, forever remembered, and always loved.

Eternal Memory! Вічная Пам’ять! 

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 9 AM at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, 6740 N 5th St, Philadelphia. Requiem Services at 10 AM, followed by burial at St. Andrew’s Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery, South Bound Brook, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Anna’s memory to Razom for Ukraine, P.O. Box 24150, New York, NY 10087-4150, http://www.razomforukraine.org

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