Anna Mae Socha
May 20, 1928 ~ June 24, 2007
Anna Mae Socha, 79, of Weirton, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2007 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Born May 20, 1928 in Weirton, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Freda Redish Sowchak. Anna was also preceded in death by her husband Louis A. Socha; brothers John and Michael Souchak and Frank Sowchak and sisters Helen Kovalik and Mary Rock.
Anna was a homemaker. She was formerly employed at the Weirton Geriatric Center and Weirton Steel where she served as a sorter in the Tin Mill. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church and the Holy Rosary Society.
Anna Mae’s survivors include her son Mark L. Socha and his wife Dianne of Steubenville, OH; daughter Audrey Ellenberger and her husband Bill of Weirton; grandchildren Brittany Socha, Brian Ellenberger and his wife Lisa, Aaron Ellenberger and his wife Stephanie and Matthew Ellenberger and great granddaughters Sydney and Cassandra Ellenberger.
The family will receive friends Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 10 AM Thursday at Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church with Reverend Father Kent Durig presiding. Interment will be in St. Paul Cemetery, Weirton.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart of Mary Building Fund, 200 Preston Avenue, Weirton, WV 26062 or Forbes Hospice, 115 South Neville Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
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Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
Aaron, My heart is aching tonight as I read of your dear Grandmother’s passing. I know how close you were, how much you loved her. She was a fortune woman to have such a devoted and loving grandson along with the rest of her loved ones. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Jeanie
I’m so sorry to hear about your mother. I always loved her. I’m sorry I can’t be there. I would love to see all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love Brigette
Dear Mark and Brittany, We are so sorry to learn the loss of your mother and grandmother. She was always kind and hospitable to me (Brent). If we can do anything to help you, let us know. We will miss Anna Mae. Love in Jesus Christ, the Beatty family
For Aaron and Stephanie Ellenberger. My thoughts and prayers are with you. We still miss you. Phylis
Marcia & Family: So sorry to hear of your Aunt passing away. I remember her in years past. Our prayers and thoughts will be with you and family during this sad time.
Marcia & Family: So sorry to hear of your Aunt passing away. I remember her in years past. Our prayers and thoughts will be with you and family during this sad time.
Dear Marsha and Family… So sorry to hear about Anna Mae…She was quite a baker and I still have some of her recipes …Please know that you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers…
Dear Socha Family: On behalf of myself and all of my siblings, please know of our heartfelt prayers and deepest sympaty on the loss of your mother. Sincerely, Stas` Tuchalski