Jack Sopher
August 6, 1966 ~ July 16, 2024
Jack L. Sopher, 57, of Franklin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at UPMC Hamot Hospital in Erie.
He was born August 6, 1966, in Franklin, to Charles Sopher and Luella Sopher.
Jack lived life to the fullest through many pleasures like camping, hunting, fishing, racing, and working on cars. He loved spending time with family and his grandchildren lit up his life. He was always kind, caring, loving, and selfless and would give the shirt off his back to anyone who needed help. As the best husband, father, and grandpa, he did everything for "Family" and will be missed dearly.
He is survived by his wife, Stacey; his daughter Samantha and her husband, Dallas, his son Eric and his wife, Billie: his grandchildren, Isaiah, Dominic, and Gage; his sisters Sue Alsbaugh and Cindy Sopher; his brother Bill; his brothers-in-law, John Ritchey and his wife, Susan, and Rick Ritchey; his sister in-law Bonnie Ritchey; and his several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
In following with Jack's wishes, no public services will be observed at this time and arrangements are under the care of the Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Jack's memory to Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, PA 16323.
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Shirley's Book of Memories online at www.WarrenFH.com.
Dad, so many things left to say to you but the memories of child hood to adult hood will never fade. The amount of love you give your family will never be forgotten. I could never thank you enough for being the man you are and for everything you’ve ever done. You’re my hero and my best friend. You fought long and hard to spend as much time as you could with us and making memories with your grandkids that they will cherish. I love you sooo very much and miss you so very much. Like I told you at your bedside this not a goodbye it’s a see you later ❤️ fly high as our guardian angel and be in peace and not pain.
Dear Samantha and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. I know how much you treasured your time with him.
Q: What was one of your favorite qualities of Jack?
A: He was always happy even on a bad day I will miss him teasing me but we had a very great memory on his daughters wedding day I’m so grateful we got to share that with him rest in peace now dear friend 🧡.
He will be greatly missed. You were the best husband,father and grandpa and my best friend.
Rip Jack it was always so nice to see you at Walmart and having lunch with Stacey ..Stacey and family so sorry for the loss of Jack may he be resting in peace ..will be greatly missed from Jason and Tina Exley
To Stacey Samantha Eric so sorry for your loss Uncle Jack will be missed even though I wasn’t also abletobeclose will always remember him as my uncle.uncle jack go rest high on that mountain with Grandma s and Grandpa s my mom Linda r and my stepdad your brother Chuck and Aunt Lottie and Uncle Joe I will always remember the times when he worked on my vehicles and always treated me good growing up you now can rest with your loved ones love laurie ruland Deyarmin