Sophie ‘Sue’ Staknis
Sophie “Sue” Staknis of Kearny, died peacefully at home on Sept. 11. At her death, she was 98 and the widow of the late Clement Staknis. Sue and Clem had a wonderful life together including the celebration of 50 years of marriage.
Sue was born in Newark, graduated from Girl’s High School and worked at AXA Equitable in New York City as an administrative assistant.
She is survived by her two daughters, Barbara (Jack) Kubowicz of Kearny and Carol (John) Burchill of Wilmington, N.C.; her extended family of John, Elizabeth, John Peter and Matthew Kubowicz and other dear relatives and friends.
The funeral Mass was held at St. Stephen’s Roman Catholic Church, 676 Kearny Ave., Kearny. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to St. Stephen’s Church where Sue was a parishioner and member of its Seniors Club.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Condon Funeral Home in Kearny.
