Luba Oksana Knysh

related to Alzheimer’s disease.

Luba is survived by her caring husband, Roman G. Knysh; her two sons, Roman Knysh (Kate) of

Alexandria, VA and Mark Knysh (Sarah) of Houston, TX; her five grandchildren, Mia, Roman, Joey,

Charlotte, and Matthew; her loving sister Maria Ferens and her brother Oleh Myskiw. She was

predeceased by her sister, Christina Myskiw in 1983.

Luba was born on April 28, 1947 in Kornburg, Germany to Michael and Daria Myskiw, a displaced

Ukrainian couple. Together they immigrated to the United States settling in Irvington, NJ, where Luba

enjoyed her happy childhood days. Shortly after marrying Roman G. Knysh of New York City on

February 3, 1968, they moved to Maryland where they became long time residents.

Luba graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor’s degree in 1969 and earned a Master’s

degree from Loyola College of Maryland in 1981. She started her professional career as a teacher, and with

changing interests, she obtained her CFP certificate in 1988 and started a new career with Aetna as a

financial planner.

Luba’s sons, Roman and Mark, quickly became a very important part of her life. Watching them play

lacrosse and skiing with them was a yearly highlight for her. Furthermore, she loved her daily three mile

walks, playing tennis, and going to the gym. She was also an avid reader who enjoyed travel and a good

hot cup of coffee. Her husband was especially grateful that she gladly accompanied him on his many business

trips, where they enjoyed meeting new people and experiencing new cultures.

Luba loved every day of the 51 years that she spent being married to Roman. Their mutual love for each other

and the shared joy of togetherness continues to be an inspiration to their family and friends. Luba was an

exceptional wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. She cherished her family and lived each day to the fullest.

Luba will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 12th at 11AM at the Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine

of the Holy Family, 4250 Harewood Rd NE, Washington, D.C. 20017.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor Luba’s memory are invited to make a donation to

The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Alzheimer’s Research.

Donations can be accepted via web link, phone or mail. Mary Ellen Grosvenor can assist with donations,

requests, and questions. [email protected] (401) 863-5301

Web link: “Give to Alzheimer’s Research” tab at the bottom of the page -

https://brunonia.brown.edu/giving/article/can-we-prevent-alzheimers

Check payable to: The Warren Alpert Medical School

Memo: Alzheimer’s Research - Luba Knysh

Mailing address: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

Attn: Mary Ellen Grosvenor, Biomedical Advancement

350 Eddy Street

Providence, RI 02912