Pelagia Sobkow

  Pelagia Sobkow passed away on Friday, September 26, 2014.  Pela was born in Debicze, Poland. At age 14, she traveled to Germany where she worked in a textile factory during the war. In 1957, she emigrated to the US with her family and settled in the Hedgeville area. She worked at Ludlow, the YMCA, Strawbridge's and Macy's.

  She was preceded in death by her husband, Stefan and daughter, Josephine. She is survived by her son, Stanley Sobkow; daughter, Mary Castelli; 4 grandchildren, Natalie Norris, Michelle Elwood, Josefa Castelli and Joseph Castelli; and 3 great grandchildren, Aydan, Alec & Tristan.

  Pela was a member of St. Hedwig Church and took great pride in her Polish heritage. She was always at the center of holidays and celebrations, cooking and baking Polish treats. She was devoted to her family and generous with her friends. She will be greatly missed by all.

  Mass of Christian Burial will be offered in St. Hedwig Church, Linden and S. Harrison Streets, Wilmington, DE on Friday, October 3, 2014 at 10:30 am. Visitation for Pela will be held on Thursday evening, from 6-8 pm, at the Doherty Funeral Home, 1900 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington, DE, 19806. Burial will follow Mass in All Saints Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be sent to: St. Hedwig Church, 408 S. Harrison Street, Wilmington, DE 19805

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