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Sophie G. Terfinko

formerly of Emmaus

Sophie G. Terfinko, 100, formerly of Emmaus, died Feb. 18, 2025. She was the wife of the late Metro E. Terfinko. Born in Pittston, she was a daughter of the late Marion and Genevieve (Stumorska) Gruskowski.

She was a technician at Western Electric for 18 years before retiring in 1982. In retirement, she crocheted 12,000 newborn baby hats for LVHN-NICU. She enjoyed gardening and loved her flower gardens. She was well-known for her homemade pierogies and chicken soup.

She is survived by a son, Terry T. and his wife, Deborah P., of Macungie; granddaughters, Laurie Fanok Baker and her husband, Michael, of Hawaii, Susan Fanok, of New Tripoli, Jennifer Terfinko-Barnett and her husband, Andrew Barnett, of Fogelsville; great-grandchildren, Andrew Baker and his wife, Jena, of Hawaii, Madeleine Barnett, of Fogelsville, Eloise Barnett, of Fogelsville; great-great grandchildren, Henry and Arlo Baker, of Hawaii.

She was predeceased by her daughter, Jane Marie Fanok; five siblings.

Arrangements were made by Stephens Funeral Home, Inc., www.stephensfuneral.com.

Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284.

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