Mrs. Olga D. Taraba Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Olga D. Taraba February 9, 1925 - May 14, 2020 Olga D. Taraba (Nee Titanich), was the wife of the late Michael C. Taraba, who died in 1991. Olga was born in Philadelphia to the late Julia and Wasyl Titanich in 1925. Olga attended Bache Elementary School and graduated from Benjamin Franklin High School in 1943. She lived in the Fairmount neighborhood for the entire 95 years of her life. She is survived by her daughter, Shirlee Dinsdorf, and her son, Michael S. Taraba (wife Theresa) and her granddaughters; Jessica Colehouse (husband Benjamin) and Christie Dinsdorf-O'Brien (husband Mathieu), all from Philadelphia During World War II, Olga worked as a riveter of Corsair Fighter planes at the converted Ball Canning Company where she earned the nickname "Sunny" from her supervisor for her cheery disposition. This nickname would stick with her for the rest of her life. After the war, she became a dance instructor for the Arthur Murray Dance Studios in Camden, N.J. There she met her future husband, Michael C. Taraba, who also worked in Camden at the R.C.A. factory. Smitten by Olga, Michael purchased the entire course of dance lessons and specified that Olga be his only instructor. They married after a brief romance in 1951. Olga, after raising her two children, went on to work at the Chilton Research Company of Radnor, PA during the 1970's and retired in 1991. After Olga retired, she enjoyed taking walks with her pet dogs and spending time with her granddaughters. She also loved many memorable times with her family down at the Jersey shore during the summertime. She will be dearly missed by all. Arr. Dinan Funeral Home, Phila., PA. Condolences may also be sent to www.dinanfuneralhome.com

Mrs. Olga D. Taraba

February 9, 1925 - May 14, 2020

About Us

What We Do

Grief & Healing

Contact Us

Obituaries

Plan Ahead

Contact Information