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Sophie A. Semla, 94 of Valley View Terrace, formerly of McVeytown, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Stanley Semla.
Born on May 11, 1929 in Mt. Union, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Anna Los. She was a student at Mt. Union Area High School. Sophie was a seamstress at the coat factory in Mt. Union and Scotty's Fashion in Lewistown. When she wasn't working, Sophie spent her time with her family. She enjoyed cooking and baking, especially during the holidays and always brought food when someone was not feeling well.
In addition to her husband and parents, Sophie is preceded in death by her siblings, John Losh, Louis Los, Michael Los, Joseph Los, and Stella Los. She leaves behind her daughter, Anna "Cookie" Semla; granddaughter, Cathy A. Bitting and husband, Jeffrey; great grandchildren, Scott Bitting and wife, Shelby and Lauren Bitting and fiancÈ, Dallas Thompson; great great grandchildren, Piper and Parker Bitting all of Lewistown, and many nieces and nephews who she loved dearly.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 106 N. Dorcus St., Lewistown. Burial will follow at Juniata Memorial Park. King-Barr Funeral Home LLC is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Sacred Heart School on their website, sacredheartschool.com/alumni/memorial-society. Online Condolences can be sent at kingbarrfuneralhome.com.