Sophie Green Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Sophie (Nazar) Green, 87 of Butler, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 23, 2020 at home under the loving and compassionate care of her children and Good Samaritan Hospice “In Home” Care staff. Sophie was born on August 30, 1933 in Butler. Sophie was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She served the Butler community as a volunteer for Meals-on-Wheels and also taught Sunday and Bible school at her church. Her giving back mentality, love for children, as well as those less fortunate was unparalleled. In her years of single and married life, she held several administrative positions at G C Murphy, Western Auto, J C Penney and the Butler City Tax Office. She was also co-owner of G&E Mechanical Contractors which served industry, not only in the Tri-State area but throughout the United States. Sophie’s dedication, passion, and will to do the right thing was evident in her professional career. Sophie is survived by her loving daughter, Brenda (John) Perfetti); son Lester John Green; sister Katherine McGregor and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her loving life partner and husband of 66 years, Lester G. Green who passed away on November 9, 2019; 5 sisters, Mary Hall, Stella Swope, Anna Dillaman, Helen Rieti and her twin, Martha Kiley; and 4 brothers Nick, John, Peter and Paul Nazar. Sophie’s life passion was being a Mom, Cook, and Baker. Family was always first and foremost to her. Her children and husband were her life and she truly lived her life to the fullest. She enjoyed the winter months in Florida with her husband and couldn’t wait for her children to join them when possible. Sophie received exceptional care and support from the Concordia Visiting Nurses and Good Samaritan Hospice staff. The family would like to extend a warm and heartfelt thanks to all the doctors, nurses, and staff that cared for her. Private services and burial. Donations on behalf of Sophie Green can be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Butler, Pa. 16001 or the Shriner's Hospital for Children-Erie, 1645 West 8th Street, Erie, Pa. 16505. www.youngfuneralhomes.com

Sophie Green

August 30, 1933 - November 25, 2020