Regina M. Sodo, 98, of Troy Township, Welshfield, passed away peacefully April 25, 2023, at Inn at the Pines, in Hiram.
Reggie, as she was fondly known, was born Dec. 26, 1924, in Troy, to Frank and Mary (nee Misiak) Sodo.
A graduate of Troy High School, Reggie began a long career with General Electric, Nela Park, in 1943, starting as a wartime worker and ending 42 years later as an executive secretary.
She was a member of St. Edward’s Church in Parkman Township and also belonged to the Ladies’ Club of Troy and the Fifty-Five Plus Club.
Reggie is survived by nieces, Linda C. (Charles) Poole, of Ohio, Janet V. (John) Morrissey, of Massachusetts, and Barbara J. (Lloyd Klein) Visocan, of California; stepdaughters, Susan (David) Corlett, of New York, and Cindy (Gregory) Batchelor, of Florida; six grand-nieces and grand-nephews; eight great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews; as well as numerous step-grandchildren and great-step-grandchildren.
An independent and vibrant personality, she was well liked throughout her life and adored by her large circle of family and friends.
She enjoyed porcelain painting, raising orchids, dining out with friends, traveling, dancing, watching basketball and vintage movies, gardening and singing.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edwin Durschlag; sister, Helen (Sodo) Visocan; and brother-in-law, William Visocan.
A memorial service to celebrate Reggie’s life will be held at a future date. Please periodically check the website of www.carlsonfuneralhomes.com for updates.
Reggie will be privately inurned.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Reggie’s name to Traditions Health Hospice, 677 H Alpha Drive, Highland Hts., OH 44143; or Geauga County Home Delivered Meals, 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Ste. 200, Chardon, OH 44024.
Care for Reggie was entrusted to Mallory-DeHaven-Carlson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 8382 Center St., Garrettsville. For online condolences, go to www.carlsonfuneralhomes.com.
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