Bohdan A. Senkow

Bohdan A. Senkow, age 80 a resident of Clifton Heights passed away on May 27, 2023. Born and raised in Clifton Heights of immigrant parents from Ukraine, he was the fourth son, whose older brothers, now deceased, were 17, 18 and 19 years older than he was. Bo attended college at Pennsylvania Military College (Widener University) as a civilian student majoring in Political Science and Education and then while teaching history in Philadelphia, began getting involved in local theatre. As he did more and more theatre he decided to attend Villanova University’s Graduate Program in theatre, leading to developing a special program in drama, film and television in the Philadelphia School District. At the same time, he began doing some professional theater throughout the area both as an actor, director and teacher. The more theater he did, the greater his desire to be better trained; so, he then spent two years studying at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts and at The Mountview Theater Academy in London, England. Upon returning to U.S. he continued to work in theater, television and as a special events producer. Bo continued to seek more education and training through workshops such as the Gene Frankel Directors and Writers Workshop, Trent Gough Directors Workshop, Lighting for Theatres, Audio Visual, Media and Television Production and Sculpture and Art History. After returning from England, he took a position as Main Street Manager for the Media Business Authority and was responsible for managing most of the special events in the town. In 2000, he became the Director of Theater at Widener University in Chester, PA where he was responsible for developing a viable theatre arts program. During his career at Widener University and other venues, Bo directed over 120 productions of plays and musicals. He also performed as an actor in approximately fifty productions for professional, semi-professional, community theatre and educational stages. He retired from Widener in 2012, but continued coaching and mentoring acting to students privately. Bo worked with WTL Production in New York as a Director and Technical Advisor developing educational and commercial programs for clients such as Seton Hall University, The DuPont Company and Phoenix Steel. He met his wife Kathie about 52 years ago and when they were not doing theater they discovered and fell in love with auctions and antiques to the extent that they began buying and selling antiques. In 1994 Bo became a Pennsylvania Licensed Auctioneer and Certified Appraiser. He specialized in Estate Services that included appraisals and sale of estates. Survived by his wife of 36 years, Kathleen (Coll) Senkow; nieces and nephews, Walter (Bonnie) Senkow, John (Missy) Senkow, Bruce Senkow, Denise (Phil) Troilo, Gary Senkow, John Cranston, Matt (Cami) Coll, Christina (Bashir) Coll and Lisa (David) Cranston; godson, Josh Senkow. Also survived by many great nieces and nephews. Visitation: Monday, 9:00 am at Holy Myrrh Bearers Church 614 Fairview Road Swarthmore. Funeral Service: Monday, 11:00 am at Holy Myrrh Bearers Church. Interment: SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Holy Myrrh Bearers Church 900 Fairview Road Swarthmore, PA. 19081 or the Player’s Club of Swarthmore 614 Fairview Road Swarthmore, PA. 19018. Condolences: www.lombardofuneralhomes.com

Bohdan A. Senkow

September 17, 1942 - May 27, 2023