Virginia Amoroso Sovich – Frederick, Md., formerly of Donora

On Saturday, January 22, 2022, Virginia Amoroso Sovich, former resident of Donora, of Frederick, Md., passed away surrounded by the love and affection of her family. Virginia, 91, was born on February 14, 1930 to the late Joseph and Louise DiLembo Amoroso. She graduated from Donora High School in 1947 and worked at the Princess Theater, where she met Michael Sovich, the love of her life and her husband of 61 years. During their lifetime they lived in Donora, Upper St. Clair, Bethel Park and Frederick, Md. Virginia, a former trustee, retired from Equibank. She was a member of Cana Sodality, St. Gregory’s Church Choir, served as an administrative assistant, and typed the church newsletter each week. Prolific in embroidery and crochet, Virginia shared her skills with friends and family eager to learn. Surviving are his brother and sister, Yvonne Bodnar (Bill) and Tony Amoroso (Lori); and three children, Nancy Caricchio (John), Randy Sovich (Janet) and Terry Mullan (Joseph). Virginia had a deep love for babies and her eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, Adam Mullan (Jennifer), Emma Sovich (Nick Moran), Taylor Reid (Jeffrey), Nick Sovich (Irene), Maddie Sovich, Zachary Mullan, Gabrielle Sovich, Anna Sovich, Cameron Reid, Carson Reid, Connor Reid, Valentina Mullan and Lucy Sovich. She was predeceased by her husband, Michael Sovich; and his sisters and brothers, Michael Amoroso, Frank Amoroso, Louis Amoroso, Alfred Amoroso, Amy Altemara and Mary Baggiani. She had an infectious laugh and always had a smile on her face. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, February 5, 2022 at STAUFFER FUNERAL HOME, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, Md. Christian Burial Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 5 at St. John’s Roman Catholic Church the Evangelist, 112 E. Second St. in Frederick. Final resting place ceremonies will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, February 8, at St. Michaels Cemetery in Donora, Pennsylvania. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Expressions of sympathy may be offered to the family at StaufferFuneralHome.com.