Sophie M. Grebelsky, 92, died January 19, 2008.

Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., she lived her life in West Akron and 40 years at her summer home on Atwood Lake. Sophie was a 1934 graduate of North High School and retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Co.

Preceded in death by husband, Albert A. Grebelsky; parents, Frank and Paula Kainz; sister, Pauline Ross; brothers, Frank "Red" and Karl Kainz; she is survived by daughters, Karen Virde of S.C. and Betty Ankrom of Green; grandchildren, Jon and Kris Virde of S.C, Zachariah (Krista) Ankrom of Ill, and Jonah Ankrom of Green; many nieces and nephews.