Sonja M. Vannah Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Sonja (Cummings) Vannah, a longtime resident of Salem, passed away peacefully in her home on November 29, 2018 at the age of 78. She was born in Orford, NH, the devoted daughter of the late Vernon and Elaine (Hannaford) Cummings. Sonja is survived by her three loving children; Sharon Govoni and husband Randy of Danvers, Karen Fialka of Michigan, and Christopher Vannah of Salem, extremely dedicated to her grandchildren; Devin & Tyler Eriesian, Alison, Andrew & Steven Fialka, her siblings; Mike Cummings of CT, and Jane Tingle of NH as well as many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Sonja was the lifeline to her entire family. If you ever needed anything, you knew to go to Sonja. Sonja retired from Danvers State Hospital in 1995 after 28 years of service, then worked part time as a cashier at Stop and Shop in Peabody where she was beloved by her coworkers and customers. All those who knew Sonja knew she was a die-hard Red Sox fan. She enjoyed all that the North Shore had to offer; Salem Willows, Salem Commons, Nahant Beach, all the local seafood, and don’t forget her Dunkin Donuts. Visitation will be held from 5-8PM on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers. All other services are private.

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Sonja M. Vannah

May 17, 1940 - November 29, 2018