Mrs. Sophie (Zos) Dulny

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Mrs. Sophie (Zos) Dulny, 90, of Duryea, passed away Thursday at her home.
Born in Duryea, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Antonina Hanczycz Kapish. She was the last surviving member of the first graduating class of Holy Rosary School, Duryea. She was a graduate of Duryea High School.
She was employed by the Jacobs Aircraft Company, Pottstown, during World War II. Prior to her retirement, she was employed in the area garment industry. She was a member of Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Duryea. She was a former member of the Christian Women and the Social Activities Club at the Holy Rosary Church, Duryea, prior to its closing.
She was an avid bowler. She was a loving mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry (Doc) Dulny, who passed away on March 14, 1989; two brothers, Stanley and Edward Kapish, and two sisters, Mary Plisga and Helen Kaporch.
Surviving are daughter, Beverly Dulny, of Duryea; son, Jerry Dulny and his wife, Donna, of Dupont; granddaughters, Carolyn and Jessica; nieces and nephews.

of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in Holy Rosary Church, Duryea, with the Rev. Charles Rokosz officiating. Interment will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Duryea. Friends may call Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Piontek Funeral Home, 204 Main St., Duryea. Family and friends are asked to go directly to the church the morning of the funeral.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sophie Dulny Award for Service at Holy Rosary School, Duryea, or to the Hospice of the Sacred Heart.