Born in Frackville, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Stanley Turkiewicz and Nellie (Studlik) Turkiewiz. Sophia graduated high school and worked briefly in a local factory before marrying and serving as a military spouse for 19 years. She also worked as a retail manager in civilian life as well as working full time in the home as a loving wife and mother. Sophia attended St. Joseph Catholic Church until becoming homebound due to illness. She enjoyed cooking, caring for others, gardening, as well as playing cards and board games. She will be remembered for her kindness, generosity and Polish cooking.
She is survived by daughters, Shirley Harhi and Mary Ann Harhi-Gettman; son-in-law, David Gettman; grandchildren: James and Brooke Harhi, Michael and Nicole Harhi, Janell Harhi and Paul Gettman; and great-grandchildren: Bently, Alec, Sydney, and Lily Harhi.
She was predeceased by husband, Paul Harhi; son, Paul Stephen Harhi; sister, Mary Roberts and brothers, Anthony and Frank Turkiewicz.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 22, 2018 at 11:00 am at Fountainhead Funeral Home. The visitation will be held from 10:00 am to the start of the service.
John 14: 1-3
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
