The late Gene Popov was from Ephrata, Pennsylvania. His passing has left his family and friends in deep sorrow. The community is coming together to support his family during this challenging time.
Gene’s loved ones have organized a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for his funeral and to support his grieving family. Svet P, the organizer, has set a goal of $7,000, and so far, $400 has been raised from four generous donors. Kathryn Shilov contributed $100, Natalya Shilov gave $200, Vladislav Mashkov donated $50, and Stanislav Belyy also contributed $50.
On Facebook, friends and family members have expressed their condolences and support. Anya Popov, Gene’s son’s mother, shared, "Terrible news of my son’s father passing. Please pray for the family." Kathryn Shilov commented, "This is horrible news. Prayers for family." Rebecca Dietrich wrote, "Omg so sorry to hear this…" and Kate Nevius added, "I’m so sorry for your loss." Other messages of sympathy include Gary Lambert’s "I’m so sorry to hear this Anna," Christine Piotrowski’s "I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you!" and Nickolay Kutepov’s "Damn im sorry to hear that Anaya."
Svet P, in the GoFundMe description, highlighted the profound loss the family is experiencing, stating, "We are grieving the news of Gene Popov’s passing. There are no words to describe the loss we feel. Gene was a son, a father, a brother, and an uncle." They also asked for prayers and support, and requested privacy for Gene’s mother, who is especially devastated by the loss.
In addition to the fundraising efforts, there is also a side note seeking a new companion for Gene’s mother, whose beloved dog Richie recently passed away. The family is looking for a trained dog over one year old and under 25 pounds to help comfort her during this difficult time.
The community’s response underscores the collective grief and the urgent need for support. The fundraising effort not only aims to cover the immediate costs associated with Gene’s passing but also reflects the broader impact of his loss on those who knew and loved him.
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