Sophia J. Barna, of Dallas, passed away peacefully at the Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas, on Sunday, April 29, 2012. It was her 90th birthday. Born in Wilkes-Barre on April 29, 1922, she was the daughter of the late John and Agnes Dural Janick of Wilkes-Barre. She was a graduate of the James M. Coughlin High School. Sophia served in the U.S. Coast Guard as a Seaman First Class during World War II and was honorably discharged in 1945. She received a certificate from the Fine Arts School of Sewing in Wilkes-Barre. She also received a diploma from the Wyoming Valley School of Garment Manufacturing Inc. in 1952. She completed 1,260 hours in the course of Power Sewing Machine Operations. She then pursued a career as a seamstress and also was a nurse's aide for many years until her retirement. Sophia was a faithful and devout member of The Holy Assumption of Saint Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, North Main Street, Wilkes-Barre. She was involved with St. Nicholas Apostolate Rosary, and the Ladies First Catholic Slovak Association. She was a member of the Plains American Legion Post 558, the Joseph E. Colon Post. Sophia loved spending time with her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They brought her much joy and pride. She also enjoyed crocheting and making blankets and scarves for her friends and family. She kept her mind sharp for many years by doing her daily crossword puzzles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph Barna, of 29 years; her sisters, Julia and Johanna Bilski; her brothers, Joseph, Anthony, Paul, Frank and Stanley Janick; her beloved grandson, Robert A. Barna. Surviving are her sons, Joseph G. and his wife, Elizabeth, Wapwallopen; Robert J. and his wife Diane, Dallas; James J.and his wife Ruth Ann, Harveys Lake; grandchildren, Brenda, Laurie, Joseph, Jacqueline, Christopher, James, and Christina; great-grandchildren, Emily, Jacob, Justin and Andrew. Funeral services will be held Friday at 9 a.m. from the Simon S. Russin Funeral Home, 136 Maffett St., Plains, with the Office of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in the Holy Assumption of Saint Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, North Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, with the Very Rev. James G. Hayer, pastor, as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, Lake Street, Dallas. Family and friends may call Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. A Parastas Service will be held at 3 p.m.with the Very Rev. James G. Hayer as celebrant.