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Home / News & Publications / News Releases / Sophie Maida dies at Home
 
"Home to God" After 99 Years
Cardinal Maida's Mother Dies at Home
 
Issued: January 30, 2008
Statement from: Ned McGrath, Director of Communications
Contact: Ned McGrath at (313) 237-5943
 
Surrounded by her family, 99-year-old Sophie Cieslak Maida died Wednesday afternoon of natural causes at her suburban Pittsburgh home.  At the time of her death, Cardinal Maida and family members were reciting the rosary at her bedside. 
 
A Saturday afternoon funeral is planned at Our Lady of Grace Church in Scott Township, PA. 
 
 
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