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Sophie B. Waters

May 6, 1933 — August 8, 2024

Elyria

Sophie B. Waters, age 91 of Elyria, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 8 at Avon Oaks Nursing Home in Avon, Ohio.

Born May 6, 1933, to Joseph and Amelia (nee Paoli) Yesko in Leckrone, Pennsylvania, she later moved to Mentor where she spent much of her life.

She enjoyed bingo, gambling as well as spending time with her husband while fishing, camping and spending summers in Maine.

Surviving is her brother, Robert Yesko Sr., as well as many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces as well as numerous friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, George T. Waters Jr.; both of her parents; as well as her siblings, Mary Leone, Teri Thomas, and Joseph Yesko.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 17 from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 320 Middle Avenue, Elyria. Rev. Charles T. Diedrick will officiate. Dovin Funeral & Cremation Specialists is handling the arrangements.

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Visitation

Saturday, August 17, 2024

10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)

St. Mary's Church - Elyria

320 Middle Avenue, Elyria, OH 44035

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Mass

Saturday, August 17, 2024

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

St. Mary's Church - Elyria

320 Middle Avenue, Elyria, OH 44035

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