Ija Demjanenko Obituary
In loving memory of Ija Demjanenko of Tonawanda, New York, who departed this world on October 30, 2025 at the age of 89. Ija leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ija Demjanenko to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Alla Jakovlevo and Ivan Jakovlevo; and her husband Gleb Demjanenko. She is survived by: her children, Victor Demjanenko (Anne), Michael Demjanenko (Melissa), Elizabeth Smith (Benedict) and Catherine Sitzman (Bill); her grandchildren, Carolyn Demjanenko, Stephen Demjanenko (Theresa), James Vanderpool (Karolina), Joseph Demjanenko, Timothy Demjanenko, Peter Demjanenko, Christina Seaman (Matthew), Nicholas Smith, Brett Sitzman and Brienna Sitzman; and her great grandchildren, Samuel, Selma, Sierra and Cameryn.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 3rd 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Pietszak Funeral Home (2400 William St, Cheektowaga, NY 14206). A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 3rd 2025 at 7:00 PM at the same location. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 4th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Sts. Peter & Paul Russian Orthodox Church (45 Ideal St, Buffalo, NY 14206).
