Sophie M. (Hajduk) Kalinowski

Sophie M. (Hajduk) Kalinowski, 86, of Shenandoah, passed away on Thursday, June 17th in Allentown, Pa.

Born on February 23rd, 1935 she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Victoria (Baranowski) Hajduk.

Sophie was a member of Divine Mercy Parish in Shenandoah.  Throughout her life, she worked for Fetters Dairy, Elton’s, Locust Mountain Hospital, and the Ashland State Hospital.

Preceding her in death was her husband, Frank Kalinowski in 2004, 4 sisters – Anna Mikosz, Stella Paulewicz, Helen Albert, and Emily Crofton, and 3 brothers, Edward Markewicz, Stanley Hadjuck, and Anthony Hajduk.

Surviving is 1 daughter, Debra Cuff with her husband Bill and 1 son, Frank Kalinowski with his wife Lisa.  3 grandchildren- William, Jennifer, and Nora Cuff, 2 great grandsons- Christopher Jones and Abel Kakol, and 1 sister, Frances Domkus with her husband Ed.

A visitation for family and friends will take place on Wednesday, June 23rd from 8 to 10am at the Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, 40 N. Jardin St, Shenandoah.  Scripture Services will be held at 10am and will be conducted by Msgr. Ronald Bocian.  Burial at 11:30am will follow at the Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery where she will join her husband.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the LVHN Hospice for the excellent care they provided.

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