Sonia Dragon Zoka

Sonia Dragon Zoka, 78, of Clarks Summit, died Thursday at the Regional Hospital of Scranton Hospice Unit. She was the widow of Casimir "Cappy" Peter Zoka who died in 2006.

Born in Olyphant, she was the daughter of the late Olga and Stephen Dragon. A graduate of Lackawanna Junior College, she worked as an executive assistant in Philadelphia. Upon her return to Northeast Pennsylvania, she married in 1961 and started her family. During her 45 years of marriage, she enjoyed being a stay-at-home mom and volunteering for the American Heart Association. Sonia was a gentle, kind and generous person. She was a loving mother and dedicated friend who always put others before herself. She enjoyed family traditions, knitting and Penn State football.

The family would like to thank her physician and the staff at Hospice who took exceptional care of her and provided ongoing comfort to her family.

Surviving are three children, Joseph Zoka and wife, Shelly; a daughter, Judith Z. Detter and husband, Michael; and Casimir Zoka Jr.; and a sister, Martha. She was blessed with five loving grandchildren, Andy, Greg, Brad, Zoe and Allie, whom she adored. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Joan and a son, Jaime.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Snows Church, 300 S. State St., Clarks Summit. Those attending are asked to go directly to the church. Interment will be in Cathedral Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday, from 2 to 5 p.m., at Our Lady of the Snows Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her name to the Regional Hospital of Scranton Hospice Unit, 740 Jefferson Ave., Scranton, PA 18510.