Maria Dudar

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Maria Dudar (née Kostyk) on August 24, 2026, at her home in Oshawa, at the age of 106. Maria was a cherished mother, grandmother (Baba), great-grandmother, and the matriarch of the Dudar family. Born in Buniv, Ukraine, on October 6, 1919, she endured many hardships throughout her life. After World War II, she met her late husband Stan at a displaced persons camp and immigrated to Canada aboard the Scythia in 1949. Maria was predeceased by her parents, Wasyl and Annastasia Kostyk, her husband, and her daughter Irene Silver. She is survived by five of her six children, Mike (Jo-Ann), Walter, Bob, Steve (Karen), and Tom (late, Cheryl), along with nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Maria spent over 70 years on Bloor Street, where she nurtured beautiful gardens and enjoyed family time, church choir, and visits to Lakeview Park. A private family ceremony will honor her remarkable life.