Obituaries

Sophia W. Maltese

Sophia W. Maltese, 87, of Steubenville, Ohio died Friday, January 8, 2010 at Valley Hospice Care Center. She was born July 5, 1922 in Adena, Ohio a daughter of the late Joseph & Mary Ososki. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Catholic Womens Club; and St. Francis Society; and Cypress Twig. Sophia was a realtor with the former Maltese Realty Co. Preceding Sophia in death were her husband John T. Maltese, Sr. on August 5, 1995; four sisters and one brother.

Sophia is survived by her children Jodie Maltese of Steubenville, Janet (Ron) Johnson of Wintersville, and Dr. John T. (Wendy) Maltese, Jr. of Rochester, MI; six grandchildren Colony (J.T.) Shy, Shannon & Jason Garrigan and Chris, Michael & Mackenzie Maltese; numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Monday 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Funeral liturgy with mass 9 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Church with Msgr. Gerald Calovini officiating. Burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Vigil services 3:45 p.m. Monday Memorials may be directed to Holy Family Church.

Date of Death: January 8, 2010