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Yvonne Sobczak Obituary

MIDDLETOWN-Yvonne (Degnan) Sobczak, 74, of Middletown, formerly of Meriden, beloved wife of John Sobczak, died Monday, Oct. 21, 2013, at Wadsworth Glen Health Care.

She was born in Charleston, S.C., daughter of the late Bertram and Evangeline (Jackson) Degnan.

Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, John Sobczak and his wife, Heather, of Masschusetts; a daughter, Jennifer Sobczak, of Middletown; a sister, Peggy Wucherer, of South Carolina; and four grandchildren, Jonathan, Matthew, Lukas and Adison. She was predeceased by a brother, John Degnan; and two sisters, Charlotte Raboni and Toni Roels.

The funeral liturgy will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary of Czestochowa Church. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Record-Journal on Oct. 23, 2013.

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Kathleen McParland

January 7, 2014

Yvonne, she was Loved by many young girls at Maloney High School for her thoughtful words and wisdom. She was a real friend with a kind heart. So sorry for the lose of Yvonne. I will miss her even if we were just down to a Christmas card. She will rest in Great Peace.

Shannon (Gracie) Bongiovanni

October 24, 2013

I am truly sorry for your loss Jen. Your mom was such a great person, and she was so good to everyone. I loved her stories. Prayers to you and your family during this time. If you need anything, please call me. Lots of Love

Dawn Jones

October 24, 2013

So sorry for your loss Jen and family..my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.xo

Jenny Robinson

October 24, 2013

Dear Jen and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. She was such a great lady, I have so many great memories of her from our childhood. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Lisa Bruschi

October 23, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Jen If you need anything let us know ....
Lisa and Aric

Charlene Mortorano

October 23, 2013

Dear Uncle John, Jen and Johnny--
Aunt Yvonne was a very special aunt and Godmother to me. I am so sorry for your loss and will miss her so much. She loved you all and was loved by all of her nieces and nephews. She was beautiful inside and out; I will miss the wonderful times and talks we shared. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in your memories. Love, Charlene Raboni Mortorano and family.

October 23, 2013

Dear Jen So sorry to hear about your Mom. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Joan & Doug.

Kim Wucherer

October 23, 2013

To Jen, Johnny and Uncle John,
Aunt Yvonne will be really missed. I'm glad I had the opportunity to see her recently. I hope my prayers and thoughts will comfort you all.
Love Kim, Phillip, Devin and Joseph

Patti Dorio

October 23, 2013

Hi Jennifer and family, SO sorry to see in the paper this morning about your mom's passing, she was always so nice to me during dance school days and after. She is in my thoughts and prayers and may she rest in peace and may God help you and your family during this sad time.

Sarah Houlberg-Kaiser

October 23, 2013

I am truly sorry for your loss. "Ma" always took the time for all of us during our time at Maloney. She was a caring and beautiful woman whom we all cared about very much.

Korinna & Roger Falis

October 23, 2013

Our deepest condolences to the Sobczak family

Marge Spaulding

October 23, 2013

Dear John & Family,
I am truly sadden for your loss! Yvonne will be truly missed. I first met her in Meriden at Gail & Tom Navin apartment! We would bump into one another during the many years we new one another. Sending Hugs to all! May she rest on piece! Marge Cyphers Spaulding

Eleanor Dunkavich

October 23, 2013

John, I am very sorry to hear. We will always remember her at the P.L.V.A.

Rea Guckin

October 22, 2013

Jen I am so sorry to hear about "Ma". She was a wonderful woman who loved each and every one of her "children". She will be missed by so very many!! xoxo

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