Agnes DiGregorio Sopko
Agnes DiGregorio Sopko gained her own wings on Sunday, March 3, 2024.
She was born in Pietransieri, Italy, on November 25, 1925 one of the daughters of Annagidia Panzera DiGregorio and Vincenzo DiGregorio.
Agnes was a member of St. Sebastian Church in Belle Vernon, and previously a member of Holy Spirit Church in Fayette City where she was a member of the “Handmaids.”
Agnes, a registered nurse, graduated under the Cadet Nurse program from Brownsville General Hospital, with affiliations at both Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia, and Allentown State Hospital in Allentown.
Agnes worked at Charleroi-Monessen Hospital and retired from the Mon Valley Hospital after many years of service to both hospitals.
After retirement, Agnes did volunteer work with the American Red Cross Blood Drive in the Mon Valley. She worked as a volunteer at the St. Vincent DePaul Store in Monessen, for a short period of time when the store first opened, and later retired to take care of her husband.
Agnes was a member of the Mon Valley Nurses Association for many years.
Gardening, knitting and crocheting were a few of Agnes’ most enjoyed hobbies. She was very proud of her family and especially enjoyed family gatherings, telling her grandchildren about growing up in Italy and her trip coming to America. She liked when she heard of the family traditions that were being carried on. One of her most admirable traits was her ability to always see the good in people.
Agnes is survived by her daughter, Anna Jean Stuchal (Dennis); son Paul (Milana); and daughter-in-law, Kate Sopko (Peter). She was the beloved “Nonnie” (grandmother) of Elissa (Brice) Christopher, Amy (Garret) Brain, Chelsea (Phil) Hendrix, Nicole Sopko, Patrick (Lori) Sopko, Megan (Eric) Rodrigues, and Brennan Sopko. Agnes’ great-grandchildren include: Bailey Jean Brain, soon to arrive baby boy Brain, Xander Hendrix, Damian Hendrix, Niko Hendrix, Finley Jane Sopko, Emma Grace Sopko and Peter Mac Rodrigues. Also surviving are a brother, Delfo DiGregorio; and sister, Edwina (Ronald) Valdiserri; along with many nieces and nephews.
Agnes was preceded in death by her husband, Peter A. Sr.; son, Peter A. Jr.; and her sisters, Giannina Cicone and Derna Lenart.
The family wishes to thank the aides at Beechwood Court (Uniontown), especially Liz, Audrey and Pam. Thank you to Amedisys for the tender care they gave our mom, particularly the love and gentleness of Nurse Maranda. There really are angels among us.
Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects at ELEY-MCCRORY FUNERAL HOME, Fayette City. Visitation will be held between the hours of 2 and 4 and again from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 8. Funeral services are scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 9, at St. Sebastian’s Church in North Belle Vernon. Interment will follow at Mount Auburn Cemetery, Fayette City.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at: 333 E. Carson Street, Suite 441, West Pennsylvania and West Virginia Chapter, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. In memory of Peter A. Sopko, Jr.