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Sophia Baran Obituary
Belleview - Sophia Baran, 86, Belleview, FL. went to be with the Lord on April 10, 2010 under the loving care of family and Marion County Hospice at Sylvia's Hospice House in Ocala, FL. Mrs. Baran was born on May 1, 1923 in Krakow, Poland to her parents John and Anna Bryla. While living in Poland she was a Registered Nurse and after immigrating to America she became a homemaker. She was a member of St. Theresa's Catholic Church, Belleview, FL. Sophia's love for her son and grandson was without a doubt her main focus in her daily life. Survived by her son: John Joseph Chelminski and wife Neera Bobbie Chelminski of Ocala, FL.; two sisters: Anna Zietkiewicz and Lucy Wojtkiewicz both of Newark, N.Y.; grandson: Rishi Edward Chelminski of Ocala, FL. Preceded in death by her husband of 30 years Edward Baran. A Funeral Mass of Resurrection will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 9:00 AM at St. Theresa's Catholic Church, Belleview, FL. with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Ocala, FL. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 16, 2010 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Ocala, FL. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made in Sophia's loving memory to Hospice of Marion County.
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Memories and Condolences
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Lee and Teresa Newsome
April 21, 2010
So sorry to hear about Ms. Baran's passing. I appreciated her friendship with my mom and am sorry to hear of your loss.
God Bless
April 21, 2010
Dear John, Bobbi and Rishi,
We are so sad that our Ciocia Zosia, your mom, your grandma,is gone. Our deepest sympathies to all of you.
The album is beautiful. We laughed, we cried.
I remember her staying with us when I was little. All good memories. We are so happy that our boys got to know her too. They remember the chicken in her back yard! The picture is from when we visted in 2008. She was a beautiful woman, inside and out. She is a part of our history and will always be a part of our hearts.
Although she lived a long life, it's never long enough. Have faith that she is now watching over all of you. She is at peace. She is with God.
Sending you our love and prayers.
Alinka, Joe, Joey, Jake & Matthew
April 18, 2010
Dear John, Bobbi and Rishi,
I am sorry for the loss of your mother, grandmother, friend. I know that mere words cannot give you the comfort and strength you seek at this time.
I am saddened myself for the loss of my Ciocia Zosia too. I have not had the oppurtunity to meet and know my father's or mother's family as many of them still remain in Poland. I feel a special familial bond with Ciocia Lucy and your mother, as well as yourselves, as I have had the chance to make and share memories with you all.
I scrolled thru the photos, and it did in fact bring back many nice memories from my youth as I remembered events and times surrounding the familiar faces.
Please know that your mother was a woman of great faith. A faith that I am sure gave her much comfort and strength. I know that she did not fear death. I hope that this fact brings some comfort to you.
Ciocia and yourselves shall remain in our prayers. We all love you.
-John Zietkiewicz
April 17, 2010
Dear John, Bobbi and Rishi, I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved mother/grandmother and my Kochana Ciociu! The photos you posted are beautiful and bring back lots of happy and cherished memories. I've been thinking of you all and praying that the Lord's Love brings you His strength, comfort and peace at this time. I will miss ciocia Zosia very much and will hold her in my heart forever. xoxo, Malgosia
April 14, 2010
14 April 2010
John, Bobbie, & Rishi,
You all have my deepest sympathies with the passing of your mother and grandmother. The memories of her will never fade and will comfort you when you are lonely. May God Bless you all.
Chris Lee, Ocala, Florida
Richard Turek
April 14, 2010
John,
I was saddened to hear of the passing of your dear and wonderful mother. She was a kind and loving person and a great friend to many.
My deepest sympathies for you and the family.
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