Obituary of Christine E. Soplop

Christine E. "Betty" Soplop "loving mother" Allegany, NY-- Christine "Betty" Soplop, of 100 N. 5th St. died peacefully in her home today (Monday July 14, 2003). Born May 18, 1930 in Racine, Wisconsin she was the daughter of Ida Jacky Griffin and the stepdaughter of Harvey Griffin. On October 5, 1957 in Allegany she married Edward E. Soplop who predeceased her January 3, 1998. Mrs. Soplop resided in Port Allegany, PA for several years before moving to Olean. She became a resident of Allegany in 1961. She first worked for the former Stegner’s Drug Store in Olean and later provided private duty care giving, first at the Allegany Nursing Home and later in people’s homes in both Olean and Allegany. She was a member of St. Bonaventure Church and The Red Hat Society and was a former member of the Lady Knights. Her interests included antiquing, taking day trips such as visiting the Amish community, and she especially enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. It was during the last few months of her illness that she had been lovingly cared for at home by her daughters and close friends. Surviving are 5 daughters Jennifer M. (Jon Provost) Christiansen of Chazy, NY, Natalie A. (Frank) Panaro of Rochester, Elizabeth E. (Dennis) Casey of Allegany and twins Michele P. Czapla and Maureen M. Soplop, both of Alexandria, VA; 3 grandchildren and cousins, nieces and nephews. A memorial visitation is scheduled for Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9 in the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home 3128 W. State Rd. Olean. A memorial service will be held later at a date and time to be announced. Memorials, if desired, may be made to Homecare and Hospice 1225 W. State St. Olean, NY 14760 or to the Allegany Fire Department.