Sophie E. Zablackas
May 9, 1917 ~ November 23, 2010
Sophie E. Zablackas, 93, of Weirton, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2010 in the Weirton Geriatric Center. Born May 9, 1917 in Vandergrift, PA, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Edna Simolorski Yarosz. She was also preceded in death by her husband Frank Zablackas on December 19, 2003, brother Carl Yarosz and sisters Helen Ighnat, Violet Mark and Delores Yarosz.
For 5 years, Sophie worked in the Weirton Steel Tin Mill Department. She was a homemaker, a member of St. Paul Church and Christian Mothers. She was a former member of the Weirton Termite Association and P.T.A.
Sophie is survived by her sons Francis Zablackas and his wife Carolyn of Weirton, John Zablackas and his wife Gretchen of Sarasota, FL, William Zablackas and his wife Peggy of Weirton and Lawrence Zablackas and his wife Sandy of Ft. Myers, FL; daughters Carolyn Dennler of Pittsburgh, PA and Christine Benard and her husband Michael of Rochester, NY; brothers Raymond Yarosz of Weirton and Lawrence Yarosz of Prince George, VA; sisters Anne Hengeveld of Washington State, Amelia DeGenero of Arizona and Edna Stroud of Paris, PA; 14 grandchildren and twenty one great-grandchildren.
Friends will be received Sunday from 1-3 and 6-8pm at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 10am Monday at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church. The Reverend Father Larry Dorsch will officiate. Interment will be in St. Paul Cemetery, Weirton.
Our sorrows are with the family and our love with the Mother. Sophie was like a mother to all on elm street. She will be missed by all.
Dear Zablackas Family: I wish to extend my heartfelt sympathy and prayerful support on the loss of your dear mother. Growing up in Weirton and then during my Saint Paul Day’s your mother and father were well known to our family and held in high regard. Your father for his photography and your mother for just being a wonderful woman. Certainly, this Thanksgiving, one of the things we can all be thankful for is having had your mother (and father) as a part of our lives. God Bless you one and all! Stan Tuchalski
Zablackas Family Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Ms. Sophia had a great life and will be missed by all.
Frank & Carolyn You have our deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Condolences from the Guzzetta family. Linda, Joan, Yvonne, Dena and Mother Libby.
My thoughts and Prayers are with you all at this time. Sophie was a wonderful person and will be truly missed. God bless.
To all my cousins–children of Aunt Sophie & Uncle Frank. You were blessed with a wonderful Mother & Father. I have many wonderful memories of Aunt Sophie & Uncle Frank in my growing up years & going to their house all the time. She was a wonderful cook. You all were & are great cousins who I thank God for you all being a part of my life. My sympathy to all of you & your families. My Love to all. Cousin Suzie
I remember all the times visiting Sophie while I was at my grandmothers home, her neighbor. My sister and I picked cherries from her trees. We will all miss her.
to the Zablackas Family (Frank & Carolyn) – I am sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you and your family
To the Zablackas family. Our deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your mom. We can’t remember a time when we did not know her. She always had a smile and a bit of wisdom to share. May God bless you and strengthen you in this time of your loss. Jim and Linda Pauchnik
May the Lord grant your family precious memories from the past and blessed hope for a future where you’ll see her again. Revelation 22:21
John, Gretchen, Amy, and Lindsay: I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. With love, Dale Marcus
Dear Zablackas Cousins, Sorry to hear about your mom, my Aunt Sophie and my Godmother, passing away. When I was growing up, it was always a special day to come to Weirton and visit my cousins. Your parents always welcomed me with open arms and the hours I spent in your home brought me happiness. Seeing all of you as a loving and giving family left me with a special feeling. Aunt Sophie was a lady filled with love, kindness, and conviction. I will always miss seeing her in the kitchen taking pride in her cooking and especially her luscious lady locks. May the memories of your mom bring a certain softness to your heart.
Dear John & Entire Family, We are so very sorry of your loss. Hold onto the memories. We will keep you and your entire family in our daily prayers.
Dear Zablackas Cousins, Sorry to hear about your mom, my Aunt Sophie and my Godmother, passing away. When I was growing up, it was always a special day to come to Weirton and visit my cousins. Your parents always welcomed me with open arms and the hours I spent in your home brought me happiness. Seeing all of you as a loving and giving family left me with a special feeling. Aunt Sophie was a lady filled with love, kindness, and conviction. I will always miss seeing her in the kitchen taking pride in her cooking and especially her luscious lady locks. May the memories of your mom bring a certain softness to your heart.
John, Gretchen, Amy, and Lindsay: I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. With love, Dale Marcus
May the Lord grant your family precious memories from the past and blessed hope for a future where you’ll see her again. Revelation 22:21
To the Zablackas family. Our deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your mom. We can’t remember a time when we did not know her. She always had a smile and a bit of wisdom to share. May God bless you and strengthen you in this time of your loss. Jim and Linda Pauchnik
to the Zablackas Family (Frank & Carolyn) – I am sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you and your family
I remember all the times visiting Sophie while I was at my grandmothers home, her neighbor. My sister and I picked cherries from her trees. We will all miss her.
To all my cousins–children of Aunt Sophie & Uncle Frank. You were blessed with a wonderful Mother & Father. I have many wonderful memories of Aunt Sophie & Uncle Frank in my growing up years & going to their house all the time. She was a wonderful cook. You all were & are great cousins who I thank God for you all being a part of my life. My sympathy to all of you & your families. My Love to all. Cousin Suzie
My thoughts and Prayers are with you all at this time. Sophie was a wonderful person and will be truly missed. God bless.
Condolences from the Guzzetta family. Linda, Joan, Yvonne, Dena and Mother Libby.
Frank & Carolyn You have our deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Zablackas Family Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Ms. Sophia had a great life and will be missed by all.
Dear Zablackas Family: I wish to extend my heartfelt sympathy and prayerful support on the loss of your dear mother. Growing up in Weirton and then during my Saint Paul Day’s your mother and father were well known to our family and held in high regard. Your father for his photography and your mother for just being a wonderful woman. Certainly, this Thanksgiving, one of the things we can all be thankful for is having had your mother (and father) as a part of our lives. God Bless you one and all! Stan Tuchalski
Our sorrows are with the family and our love with the Mother. Sophie was like a mother to all on elm street. She will be missed by all.
I am so sorry to learn about Mrs. Zeblackas. She was a wonderful person and mother figure. My mother spoke very highly of her and cherished their friendship. As a friend of Christine, I often remember advice and wisdom from my interactions with Mrs Zeblackas.