Jeannine Lylith Spore Soha (nee Olson), 81, of Brookhaven, Pa, died peacefully at her home June 17, 2012 after a long illness. She was born to the late Clement and Myrtle Olson in Plainfield, NJ, on April 2, 1931. She was a graduate of Nether Providence High School, class of 1949 where she worked for a short time after graduation. While there she was a member of the majorette squad and played field hockey and basketball. Besides becoming a housewife mother, grandmother, and great grandmother significant events in her life included the Media Beauty Pageant and her 25th Anniversary trip to Hawaii with her husband Joe. She also enjoyed Bowling leagues in Brookhaven, playing bingo and the shows they put on at the Brookhaven Swim Club. She loved the beach and decorating for the holidays. She was a Brookhaven resident for over 50 years where she even served as a committee woman in the 1960s.
She was predeceased by her husband Russell Deforest Spore and her husband of over 33 years Joseph Frank Soha Sr.; her parents Clement and Myrtle Olson; her sister Jacqueline M. Olson Jenkins.
She is survived by her children Karen (Fred) Corradetti of Brookhaven, Jeannine Ann Soha, and Joseph Frank Soha Jr. both at home. Her grandchildren; Karen (Rick) Grubbs, Christy (George) Michael, and Freddy Corradetti III; her great grandchildren Jessica Adamek, Carlee, Amber, Madison, and Erin Michael and Freddy and Vinnie Corradetti; her sisters Elaine Kluka and Polly Harper; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be private. Arrangements made by the Bateman-Allen Funeral Home, Brookhaven, Pa, 19015. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to Crozer Keyston Hospice, One Medical Center Blvd., Upland, Pa, 19013. Condolences can be sent via www.batemanallenfuneralhome.com
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