LYSKO, John - Peacefully, after a brief illness at Strathroy-Middlesex General Hospital on Friday, February 17th, 2012 John Lysko in his 87th year. John was born in the Ukraine May 17th, 1925 to the late Steve and Anna (nee Kowaluk) Lysko. He is predeceased by his loving wife, Edna (Marr) Lysko, son Wayne Lysko, grandson Joe Lysko, mother and father-in-law Harvey and Gladys (nee Harrett) Marr, granddaughter Tammy DuMaresq, and brothers-in-law Tom Crane, Willis Marr, and Ken Marr. Beloved father of Carrol (Jim) Carr of Dunchurch, Frances Lysko of Mt. Brydges, Addani Love (Rob Walmsley) of Strathroy, and daughter-in-law Barb Lysko also of Strathroy. Cherished Grandfather of John (Tracy) Lysko of Mt. Brydges, Bill (Elaine) Lysko of Strathroy, Lorie (Tim) Arends of Strathroy, Sherry (Les) Gorog of Orillia, Steven Campbell of Toronto, and Brianna Love of Strathroy. Great-grandfather of Meghan, John, James, Luke, Celeste, and Matthew Lysko, Justin Garcia, Mikayla Arends, and Ethan and Sophia Campbell. Dear brother-in-law of Jean (Phil) Ritter of Tillsonburg, Marian Crane of Strathroy, Colin (Donna) Marr of Eden, Marion Marr of Straffordville, Beatrice Marr of Port Burwell, and Larry (Eleanor) Marr of Hamilton. Sadly missed by many cousins, nieces and nephews. John was a member of the Mount Brydges Lions Club for over 50 years. Friends my call at the ELLIOTT-MADILL FUNERAL HOME, Mt. Brydges on Saturday February 18th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm and on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm. Funeral Mass to be celebrated at All Saints Roman Catholic Church (Front St.) Strathroy on Monday commencing at 11am. Father Lucio Couto officiating. Interment Sacred Heart in the Field, Mt. Brydges. Donations to the Strathroy-Middlesex General Hospital would be greatly appreciated by the family.