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Sophia Farynick Obituary

Sophia G. "Sophie" Farynick, 93, formerly of 19 Cornen Street, Bradford, passed away Friday, October 28, 2016, at the Bradford Manor.

Born January 30, 1923, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Scorates and Mary (Hanson) Tsepelis. She was a 1940 graduate of Bradford High School.

On February 24, 1945 at the Asbury United Methodist Church in Bradford, she married Marco Farynick, who died on May 6, 2016.

Sophie was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, gardening, but most important was spending time with her family.

Surviving is one daughter, Christine (Carl) McCracken of Derrick City; a sister, Mary Jane Gigliotti of Bradford; and a brother, Socrates "Sam" (Patty) Tsepelis of Bradford; seven grandchildren, Carl "Chip" (Marsha) McCracken, Chris (Beverly) McCracken, and Cory (Jamie Pabon) McCracken, Katie Schlabach, Molly (Kenny) Gabbard, Jess Schlabach, Bridgette Schlabach; five great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a daughter, Denise Schlabach, who died July 14, 2016; and two brothers, George Tsepelis and James Tsepelis.

Family will be receiving friends on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc., East Main St., where funeral and committal services will be held at 1:00 p.m., with Rev. Matt Blake officiating. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to Bradford Manor Activities Fund, or charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com.

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Published by Erie Times-News on Oct. 31, 2016.

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jay hanson

November 3, 2016

Chris so sorry to hear about your mom my thoughts & prayers are with you GOD BLESS

Sam Magee

November 1, 2016

Chris
Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Be thankful for all the years that you had enjoying her.

sandy calderwood

October 31, 2016

sorry to hear about your mom chris. she was a very nice lady.

Bridget Schlabach

October 30, 2016

Love you Gram...
I hope you, gramps & my mom are all together again <3

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