Sophia C. Rench, 94, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Saturday, September 9th, peacefully, at her residence. .

Sophia was born in Mahanoy City, PA on September 23, 1922, a daughter of the late Amelia and John Bedulsky.

Sophie was a member of Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy City, PA 17948.

She worked at the former City Shirt Mahanoy City as well as the custodian of the Mahanoy City Library.

Sophie was a member of the West End Fire & Rescue Ladies Auxiliary, and the St. Magdalene Society.

She graduated from Mahanoy City High School Class of 1941

She was wife of the late Joseph Rench.

Sophia is survived by a daughter, Joann Koback, and her husband Edward of Mahanoy City, and by grandchildren, Edward Koback and Kimberly Walsh, two great grandchildren Taylor and Tevin. Nephews and a niece.

Sophie is preceded in death by Sons Joseph and Robert, brothers George and Edward Strasavage, and a sister Albina Palmer.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Mahanoy City, PA, at 11 am on Thursday, September 14th, with Rev. Kevin P. Gallagher officiating.

Friends may call Thursday 10 am at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish.

Interment will be in St Joseph Cemetery Mahanoy City, PA.