Elisabet was born on August 31, 1949, to Tedhor and Georgetta Pricop in Schwabach, Germany. After immigrating to Canada in 1952, Elisabet and her family moved to Kirkland Lake Ontario where they lived and worked for 5 years. They then relocated to Toronto, where she attended Riverdale C.I. After graduating, Elisabet pursued a Bachelor or Arts and Education degree at the University of Toronto.
In 1972, Elisabet married Robert Panko and had two sons, Dan and Andrew.
For over 30 years, Elisabet worked as a teacher, department head, and Vice Principal in the TDSB and was passionate about helping students and staff. She enjoyed coaching sports and loved what she did for a living. She retired in 2010 and pursued her love of reading, travelling, gardening, shopping, and spending time with family.
Elisabet was predeceased by her parents, Tedhor & Georgetta and nephew Kurtis. She is survived by her husband, Robert, her two children, Dan (wife Stacey) and Andrew, brother John, grandchildren Luke and Grace, and niece Bridget (children Pearl and Paisley).
Services will be held at Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Church (515 Broadview Ave) on Thursday, January 11, 2024, starting with a viewing at 10 a.m. followed by a service at 11 a.m. with a reception and burial to follow.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Elisabet Panko Memorial Fund at the Baycrest Foundation. Please select Endowment, Convenant, or Impact Fund. Please provide name of fund Elisabet Panko Memorial Fund at https://baycrestfoundation.crowdchange.ca/28140/donate or call 416-785-2875.
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