Lola Sorbara, of Rootstown, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 7th, 2026. She was born on June 22, 1934, and was one of six children. She is survived by her sisters, Dee Echnat and Karen Shaffer. She lived a long life centered around family, love, and quiet strength.
Lola was the beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Sorbara. She was a loving mother to Vicki (Tim) Sorbara-Miller, Joe (Janet) Sorbara, and Mark (Mary Testa) Sorbara, and was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Janet Sorbara.
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