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She was born on January 28, 1943 at home in Port Leyden, a daughter of Helen Shippers White and the late Joseph White Sr. Sonja grew up in Port Leyden and graduated from Port Leyden High School. She later moved to Rome and waitressed at several area restaurants for many years. She last waitressed at Campbell's Diner in Forestport.
Sonja enjoyed canvas and stone painting, and her beloved cat Pumpkin.
She is survived by two sons, Peter Egnew Jr. and William Joseph Egnew; her mother, Helen White; several grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, William White; and one sister, Joanne Fahey. Sonja was predeceased by one daughter, Heidi Sue Anderson; her father, Joseph White Sr.; and two brothers, Joseph White Jr. and Jeffrey White.
There are no calling hours. A graveside service will be held in Wildwood Cemetery at a future date to be announced. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mills Funeral Home, Boonville.
Online messages of sympathy may be made at www.millsfuneralhomes.com.
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Luba & John
September 21, 2025
It break our heart to hear such sad news. John and myself will forever miss our favorite coffee partner. Sonja may you drink many cups of coffee with us in spirit. We love you deeply and you will be missed by many.
Merry Hauver
September 21, 2025
God bless you and your family ,you will be sadly missed. love your cousin Merry beth as you would call me.
Shelly Privett
September 19, 2025
I am so sorry to see Sonya passed away. We used to walk together a couple days a week when she lived in Forestport. Also sad to see Heidi passed away, I had no idea. My thoughts go out to the family.
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