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Sophie Francese
March 3, 1925 to March 22, 2021
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Sophie Francese, 96, of New Castle passed away the afternoon of March 22, 2021, at Quality of Life Services. Sophie was born March 3, 1925, in New Castle, the daughter of the late Adolph and Stephanie Milan Lyskowka. Sophie was married to the late Louis A. "Freckles" Francese. He preceded her in death on Dec. 16, 2000. They were married for 48 years.
Sophie was Roman Catholic. She was a breast cancer survivor since 1974. Sophie was a Girl Scout leader for a while. She was a nurse aid at Jameson Hospital, and a waitress. Later in life, she worked with B&O Railroad, and the Post Office Lunch restaurant. Mrs. Francese enjoyed her flowers, gardening, the Pittsburgh Penguins, and her music. Her favorite songs were "Stardust" and "The Very Thought of You".
Sophie is survived by her daughter, three grandchildren and a couple great-grandchildren. She missed seeing her first-born grandson that she and her late husband raised for five years. They loved him dearly. She is also survived by her friend, Pam, and her family that she thought the world of for many, many years.
In addition to her parents and husband Louis, Sophie was preceded in death by five sisters, Bertha Harris, Jennie Barron, Mary Molic, Stella Ewing and Helen Zilinski; four brothers, Chester, Bill, John, and Julis Lyskowka who was killed in New Guinea in 1944; nephew, Milton Barron; and niece, Leslieann Liskooka.
A private visitation was held March 26, 2021, at the Noga Funeral Home Inc. 1142 S. Mill St. A blessing service was conducted immediately following visitation in the funeral home. Deacon John Carran of Holy Spirit Parish officiated. Burial will be in Parkside Cemetery.
Lord God, you are attentive to the voice of our pleading. Give Sophie eternal rest, O Lord, and may your light shine on her forever. Let us find in your Son comfort in our sadness, certainty in our doubt, and courage to live through this hour. Make our faith strong through Christ our Lord. Amen.
