Sonja Ann Cress

Sonja Ann Cress, age 73, of Waynesburg, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020 in her home with her family by her side.

Born September 18, 1946 in Fairmont, WV., she is the daughter of the late Michael Dohanich and Mary Margaret (Hess) Dohanich, of Waynesburg.

Sonja graduated from Rivesville High School in 1964. She was a former employee at H&R Block in Waynesburg. Sonja worked for Teletech in Morgantown, WV as a Customer Service Rep for nine years until her retirement in 2009. She enjoyed being outside, golfing, sewing, taking care of her grandkids, and playing with her dog, Misty, which passed in 2019.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by two children, Roy Cress, of Center Twp., PA and Tina (Michael) Main, of Waynesburg, PA; two grandchildren, Sarah Grace Main and Caitlyn Faith Main; one sister-in-law, Carla Sue (Robert) Dohanich Kelley, of Dry Tavern, PA.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by one brother, Michael Dohanich.

A gathering of friends will be held on January 25, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.. at Kesterson- Rush Funeral Home, LLC. 3275 W. Roy Furman Hwy. Rogersville, PA 15359. Telephone: 724-499-518. A memorial service will be held directly after at 1:00 p.m., with Pastor Scott Blair, II., officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org or 320 Bilmar Dr. Pittsburgh, PA 15205 or University of Georgia, college of Veterinary Medicine at www.gail.uga.edu or 101 Cedar St. Athens, GA 30602.

Please view and sign the online tribute wall at www.kestersonfh.com.