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Sophie Hetro Obituary
Sophie left this world to reunite with our dear Lord and heavenly family peacefully in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
Formerly of Exeter, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Victoria Kubrak Yanushko. She was married to the late Paul Hetro of Exeter. She was predeceased by sisters, Mary Lacomis, Ann Mutasavage; and twin sister, Pauline Mesaris; and brothers, Joseph Yanushko and Steven Antonchik.
She is survived by daughters, Paula Baum, Pittston; Vickie Arena (Daniel), Pittston; Roberta Sutton, Wyoming; which she resided with; and Mary Ellen Strzelczyk, Wyoming; grandchildren, Robert Baum (Anita), Paul Baum (Kim), Destyne Fino (Charles), Anthony Arena (Amy), Daniel Arena Jr.; and great-grandchildren, Katlyn, Marissa, Anthony Arena, Jayden Arena, PJ and Angelina Baum, Logan Baum, and Gianna Sophia Fino; along with several nieces and nephews.
Her kindness through life and gentle soul she shared with her family and friends. Her homemade bread, haluski and other ethnic delights were always shared. How did she ever feed so many people from one pot of soup and kneaded all those loaves of bread to give away to family and friends, when her health permitted. Your cooking and baking is all done now, Mom, we will finish. You did good!
Sophie's family would like to thank Dr. Charles Manganiello (her buddy) for all the care and love he gave her thru the years.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Monica's Parish, 363 W. 8th St., West Wyoming, with the Rev. Peter A. Tomczak, pastor, as celebrant.
The family will receive relatives and friends from 9 a.m. until time of the Mass in the church.
Interment will be in St. John the Baptist Slovak Cemetery, Schooley Street, Exeter.
In ending: Your life was full of loving deeds forever thoughtful of your family needs. Today and tomorrow our whole life through, we will always love and cherish you........rest in peace...Mom.
To send the family an expression of sympathy or a condolence, please visit www.gubbiottifh.com.
Funeral arrangements are in the care of Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sophie Hetro
Linda Davis
March 14, 2023
Mary Ellen,
Thinking of you & your sisters today.
Love,
Linda
Linda Davis
March 14, 2022
Mary Ellen,
Remembering how proud your mom was of her 4 girls.
I'm glad I got to meet her.
Love,
Linda
Linda Davis
March 14, 2020
Thinking of Sophies girls.
Rick and Cindy Hizynski
March 23, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace.
Renee Krzywicki
March 23, 2018
Vicki and family, I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was a wonderful woman,and God will be welcoming her home with a smile. You were blessed.
Sincere Condolences,
Renee Nizich Krzywicki
Michelle McGough Veronick
March 22, 2018
Paula and family, so sorry for your loss. May Sophia rest in peace
March 22, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you.She will be missed. AnnaMae,JackyBodosky,Susie@Eddy Sherinsky and The Bodosky family.
Kathy Cawley
March 22, 2018
Sad news for the family of Sophie. Her daughters were all very good to their Mom. I enjoyed talking to her when I visited my neighbor Vicki. May she now rest in peace and be reunited with her husband.
Dan & Sandy Ziobro
March 21, 2018
What a beautiful person always upbeat & cheerful fun to be around!!
Our prayers and condolences are with Sophie's family at this time of loss
She will be greatly missed by all who knew her !!
Linda Davis
March 21, 2018
I fondly remember meeting with Sophie, Maryellen & my mom at the Grotto. Sophie had many stories of her polka days, the donut shop and a bus driver, Her hair always looked great. She was especially proud of her "4 daughters". She is with her other family & friends now. She will be missed.
Linda Strzelczyk Davis
March 21, 2018
My sweet Gram. You were such a beautiful women, inside and out. Always so loving. I miss you so much already but have endless memeories that will be cherished in my heart forever. I love you so very very much.
Your only granddaughter Xxoo
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