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Sofia Cybak Obituary
AGE: 93 • Newark
Sofia passed away at home on Sunday, September 7, 2014. Sofia was born in western Ukraine in 1921. As a young woman she was taken by the Nazis to work as slave labor in Germany, and was rescued from a building destroyed by Allied bombings. Sofia met her husband Stanislaw in a displaced persons camp in Germany. They soon got married, and she gave birth to a son Zenek, and in 1949, they emigrated to America through Ellis Island and settled in Wilmington.
Sofia was predeceased by husband Stanley and great-granddaughter Jessica.
Sofia worked in various mills in Wilmington and retired from Mullins downtown.
Sofia and Stanley adopted two family members in 1960 from Poland. Sofia loved to sing, cook and bake -- "Baba was the greatest."
Sofia is survived by her son Zenek/Marlene; daughter Halina; granddaughters Dana/Mike Davis; Denise Cybak; Sarah/Shawn Munden; Julia O'Mara; great-grandchildren Tiffany, Matthew, Rebecca, Harrison, Aiden, Chase, Sebastian and Ava.
Thanks to Janet and Denise from Compassionate Care Hospice.
Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Saturday, September 13 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, 800 Lea Boulevard, Wilmington, Delaware 19802, where friends may call after 8:30 a.m. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery, Wilmington. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the church at the above address. mealeyfuneralhomes.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Sofia Cybak
September 16, 2014
We are sorry to hear about the lost of your dear Mother. My Mother enjoyed your Mom's company for many yrs.as neighbors in Westview. We enjoyed her stories, cooking and sewing. Your parents were wonderful. The Schweizer family
Rev. Volodymyr Klanichka
September 12, 2014
May Our Lord be near you on this day and bless you in His gracious way, and may each sympathetic prayer help easy the sorrow that you bear. May + Sofia rest in peace and her memory be eternal! Vichnaya Pamiat!
Kostyshyn Family
September 12, 2014
With deepest sympathy and so sorry for your loss. We loved your family through the years and enjoyed spending time at your family parties. Vichnaya Pamyat. The Kostyshyn Family
Doris Matuschkewicz
September 12, 2014
Let this candle shine with bright memories.
Helen Dziubak
September 12, 2014
Zeke Cybak and family, So sorry to learn of your loss. May she rest in peace.
Francis Zaborowski
September 11, 2014
Sorry for you loss! Zeke I hope to catch up with you someday. May she Rest In Peace!
William Ryszytiwskyj
September 11, 2014
Dear Halina and Julia,
With deepest heartfelt sympathy for your loss.
Vichnaya Pamyat...
ed pankowski
September 11, 2014
It was a pleasure for me to know " Baba " over the years......what a kind, caring woman.....My prayers for Zeke, Marlene, Halina and all the extended Cybak Family.......during your time of mourning......May Peace be with you......
Barb Succarotte Schmitt
September 10, 2014
Memory Eternal.
Christine Munden
September 10, 2014
Sarah Jane, Shawn, Harrison, Aiden, Ava and the Cybak family
I am so sorry for your loss. Baba was a wonderful sweet woman who will never be forgotten. I loved sitting with her and listening to all her stories. She brought your family so much joy. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love, Christine & Gabe
John & Joan Kostyshyn
September 10, 2014
With Deepest Sympathy and may God Bless your Family
Judy Lorenzoni
September 10, 2014
Sarah,Shawn,Kids and The Cybak Family
We are so sorry for your loss. I am very grateful to have had the chance spend time with her at your family parties . I know how much you all loved and adored her and our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Judy, Larry and Family
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