Sonia Marie Zurko

AUSTINTOWN- Sonia Marie Zurko, 62, passed away on April 19, 2016 at Briarfield Manor. She was born on September 17, 1953 in Sharon, PA, daughter to Michael and Marie (Dowhun) Zurko. Sonia was a resident with Consumer Support Services since 2009, previously residing in Hermitage, PA. In her youth, Sonia attended special education classes with Hickory Township Schools. Later, she spent time working in different special needs workshops for Mercer County and CSS. Sonia was also a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and enjoyed attending Mass. Sonia enjoyed flowers and spending time in her mother's garden. She often found small things in life that made it meaningful to her. Sonia also loved vacationing with her mother in Arizona. She always had an interest in other people and genuinely cared for them in the kindness of her heart. Sonia especially loved the company of her family. Sonia is survived by her mother, Marie Zurko; her brother, Michael Paul (Diana) Zurko; her sister, Mary Beth (Ralph) Hanes; and her neice, Rachael K. Zurko. She is preceded in death by her father, Michael Zurko. The family will receive friends from 10AM-11AM on Monday, April 25 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 4490 Norquest Blvd., where a funeral service will follow at 11AM. Interment will take place at St. Mary Cemetery in Hermitage, PA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations may be made to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church or to Consumer Support Services. Family and friends may send condolences to www.lanefuneralhomes.com .