Irene G. Sooy, (nee-Cherba), 82, of Grafton passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday February 5, 2022. She was born September 17, 1939 in Lorain and was an Elyria/Grafton resident for most of her life. Irene worked as the office manager of NAPA Auto Parts store in Elyria, retiring in 2008. She was a member the Gathering Community Church in Elyria. She enjoyed playing the organ, piano and folk instruments as well as sewing, origami, reading and working crossword puzzles. Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Gordon; sons, Brian (Lisa) Sooy, Mark (Elisabeth) Sooy and Eric (Julie) Sooy; grandchildren, Ian, Alyssa, Estelle, Ashlea, Gordon, Trevor, Meredith and Phoenix; brother, Richard Cherba. The family will receive friends on Saturday February 12, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of a Celebration of Life at 11:30 a.m. at the Gathering Community Church, 42515 Adelbert St., Elyria. Pastor Tom Schumate will Officiate. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions can be made to the Gathering Community Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Services 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Elyria. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com

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