Sophia Sankovitch

Sankovitch, Sophia, 88, Central City, died February 24, 2018 at home. Born March 29, 1929, the daughter of Stanley and Mary Pasierb. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Robert; infant sister, Bronoslawa; brothers, Stanley, Stephen, Joseph and sister Helen Knapp. Survived by children, Robert M. (Elaine); William T.; Jeffrey (Elizabeth); Suzanne (Gregory) Wilk; Philip (Jody); grandchildren, Jill, Benjamin, Nathan, Joseph, Laura, Melinda, Sarah, Katherine, and Margaret; great-grandchildren, Marcston, Michael, Lily, Cole, Jade, Colton, and Eric. Sister of Edward, Genevieve Harwood, and Agnes Lorenzen. Also survived by a number of nieces and nephews, including special niece Joanne Knapp. Sophie served as a catechism teacher and sacristan at her church for over 50 years. She was a member of the Ladies Guild and choir. She enjoyed working in her flower garden and preparing polish dishes. Sophie was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and a caring friend to many others. Friends will be received from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, at the Mulcahy Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be concelebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady Queen of Angels (St. John’s), Fr. Aron Maghsoudi and Fr. Brian Warchola. Committal St. John the Baptist Cemetery. www.mulcahyfuneralhome.com

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