February 18, 2014
Sophie Lehan Cassarella, 88, of Drums passed away Tuesday evening in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton.
Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Herbinko) Lehan.
Sophie worked in the Duplan Silk Mill and later at the Keystone Job Corps before she retired.
She was a member of St. Michael's Orthodox Church, Freeland.
Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, were her sisters and brothers, Mary, Susan, Helen, Anna, George and Charles.
Surviving are her husband, Lewis J. Cassarella; their son, Lewis A. Cassarella and wife, Laurie, Suffolk, Va.; granddaughter, Jamie Lynn; and great-grandson, Jeremiah James. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
The Funeral Mass will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in St. Michael's Orthodox Church, Freeland.
Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Drums.
Friends may call Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Fierro Funeral Home, 26 W. Second St., Hazleton.