Sophia Crabs

Sophia Crabs obituary

Sophia Crabs

Sophia Crabs Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Reed Funeral Home - Canton Chapel on Sep. 17, 2025.

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Sophia Crabs, age 102, passed away on September 15, 2025. Sophia was born in Amsterdam, OH to the late Joseph and Viola Christie. She spent her life dedicated to others, serving her community through her long career with Timken Mercy as a nurse. She was a past member of St. Joan of Arc Church where she attended for many years. She most loved spending time with her family and will be dearly missed.

In addition to her parents, Sophia was preceded in death by her son, John K. Crabs Jr.; four brothers; and a sister.

She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter-in-law, Linda Crabs; grandchildren, Kristen and Megan; great grandchildren, Maddie, Lydia, Charlotte, Ben; and sisters, Chris, Jean, and Patty.

Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to support future nurses through Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital. Please visit www.reedfuneralhome.com to read the full obituary and sign the online guestbook.

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

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