Sophie Onufer – North Charleroi
Sophie Onufer, 90, of North Charleroi, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, at her home. She was born in Monessen, on Aug. 24, 1930, daughter of John and Mary Cibera Gulya. Sophie was retired from the former Corning Glass in Charleroi. She was Orthodox by faith. Sophie had a reputation for her excellent baking and was well known for her halupki. Sophie was a fun-loving person who enjoyed cooking, gardening and polkas, but most of all she loved spending time with her family. Surviving are four daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra (John) Timko of Rostraver Township, Gloria (Rick) Bizick of Canonsburg, Karen (Joe) Niro of Rostraver Township and Bonnie (Paul) Brand of Carroll Township; 11 grandchildren, Sophia Brand, Amelia Brand, Joelle (Dale) Fisher, Jocelyn Niro (fiancé, Chris Nelson), Jillian Niro (fiancé, Brendan DelBianco) Richard Bizick, Brendan Bizick (fiancée, Krystina Litton), Briana (Chris) Fontana, John A. (Jessica) Timko, Jordan (Becky) Timko and Jessalyn Timko (fiancé, Luke Ecimovic); five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Irene Hora of Rostraver and Wilma Koday of Donora; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Andrew Gulya, John (Jay) Gulya, George (Giggie) Gulya and Charles Gulya; and four sisters, Mary (Marie) Harley, Ann Dimonde, Catherine Gulya (her twin sister who died at birth) and an infant sister, Margaret Gulya; and her former husband, John Onufer Jr. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020. with Parastas at MELENYZER FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATION SERVICES INC., 825 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi, where funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, with the Rev. Gregory Peterson officiating. Interment will follow at Monongahela Cemetery. Memorials in Sophie’s name may be made to Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church, 1000 Lookout Ave., Charleroi, PA 15022. Due to COVID-19 state mandate, face masks are required with social distancing in the funeral home. Please be mindful to keep your visiting time limited. Condolences online @ www.melenyzer.com.
