1920
Sophia
2019
Sophia Povalac
October 20, 1920 — February 12, 2019
Sophia Povalac, formerly of Coaldale, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at the age of 98. She was a guest of Maple Shade Meadows, Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania..
She was born October 20, 1920 in Coaldale. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Sylia (Matuckavich) Sachon. She was also predeceased by; husband of 63 years, Michael Povalac; sisters, Mildred Demienenko, Helen LaScalea, Olga Pantella; brothers, Peter, and Walter "Butch" Sachon.
Survived by; daughter, Michelle Love and her husband Roger of Cornelius, NC; son, Michael Povalac and his wife Barbara of Nyack, NY, grand children, Roger, Traci, Christopher, Amanda, Stefani; 12 great grand children.
A member of St. Mary's Russian Orthodox Church of Coaldale, Sophia had worked for RCA of Somerville New Jersey in quality control for many years. An excellent baker and cook, Sophia enjoyed singing and listening to music. She was devoted to her family, and adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Private Arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
Interment will be in Sky-View Memorial Park Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
To express condolences or share a fond memory of Sophia visit www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
She was born October 20, 1920 in Coaldale. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Sylia (Matuckavich) Sachon. She was also predeceased by; husband of 63 years, Michael Povalac; sisters, Mildred Demienenko, Helen LaScalea, Olga Pantella; brothers, Peter, and Walter "Butch" Sachon.
Survived by; daughter, Michelle Love and her husband Roger of Cornelius, NC; son, Michael Povalac and his wife Barbara of Nyack, NY, grand children, Roger, Traci, Christopher, Amanda, Stefani; 12 great grand children.
A member of St. Mary's Russian Orthodox Church of Coaldale, Sophia had worked for RCA of Somerville New Jersey in quality control for many years. An excellent baker and cook, Sophia enjoyed singing and listening to music. She was devoted to her family, and adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Private Arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
Interment will be in Sky-View Memorial Park Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
To express condolences or share a fond memory of Sophia visit www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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