He was born January 3, 1942, in Alliance, Ohio, to parents Harold John and Clara (Eberle) Wachsman. Sonny retired as a heavy equipment operator and truck driver. He was a decorated veteran of the US Army serving in the Vietnam War.
Sonny is survived by his sisters: Sandy (Tom) Pryor, Diane (Tim) Wise, and Edwina (Chuck) Brown, as well as many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Private graveside services will be held at Hillside Cemetery in Randolph with military honors provided by the US Army and American Legion Post 713. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com.