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RobertaAnn "Bobbi" Sago

December 22, 2018 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Roberta Ann “Bobbi” Sago, 53 of Spearfish, SD passed away March 20th at the Spearfish Regional Hospital.
Bobbi was born May 16, 1964 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania the eldest of three children born to Robert and Dolores Sago.  The family participated in 4-H.  She was a Girl Scout and in high school participated in drama and speech team.  Bobbie was also in the Future Homemakers of America Group.  She graduated from Corvallis High School in 1982. 
Bobbi went to the University of Montana where she was a Journalism and English major.  On her summer break she worked two years in restaurants in Yellowstone National Park.  Her junior year she settled on Theater as her major and felt she should work in theatre.  Surely there were jobs a lot closer to Montana, but she ended up spending a summer theater season in Monmouth, Maine.  She graduated from the Theatre Program in December 1987.  She spent the spring on tour with the Montana Repertory.  After being on tour, she took a summer job in Spring Green, WI with the American Players Theatre.
In August 1988, she moved to Washington, DC to work for Arena Stage in the costume shop.  She lived in Alexandria, VA, spent the summer in Spring Green, WI and returned to Washington DC to work for the Washington Opera.  After two years she decided that she didn’t like looking for a job every three to nine months and left theater for “Security.”
Bobbi decided to go to graduate school and enrolled in the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, earning a Master’s Degree in Library Information Science.  While in school she worked part-time at George Washington University, the local branch of the Alexandria Public Library and at the Library of Congress paper conservation lab.
Bobbi became interested in Dance and was involved with the Contra Dance and later Scottish Country Dancing.  At this time, she also volunteered at the Carlyle House. Bobbi and her friend Jane, worked together at the Arena Stage doing house management, she was at the Kreeger Theatre.  While working there, tongue in cheek she would tell people, “I’m just doing this theater thing until I can break into  the Library business.”
She lived in DC for nearly 10 years before taking a job as the Manuscript Librarian at the University of Texas El Paso (UTEP) Library.  As an archivist, or manuscript librarian, she cared for ‘primary resources.’  In El Paso she started singing with the church choir at the St. Patrick’s Cathedral at 10 a.m. Mass.
On April 20, 2003 she accepted a position at the Special Collections Librarian / Archivist at Black Hills State University.  She was in charge of the Special Collections Department which contains two main research collections, the Leland D. Case Library for Western Historical Studies and the University Archives.  These are both research collections that contain many items that may be rare and unique.  In addition to helping patrons with their research, she was responsible for organizing and describing the manuscript collections.  Manuscript collections included things like family papers, papers of professional historians, records of organizations, and business records.  There were a number of other activities in her job but the one she liked the best was providing outreach for the collections.  Bobbi served on the Board of the West River History Conference.
She has co-authored four books for Arcadia Publishing, they are: Spearfish, Black Hills Gold Rush Towns, Black Hills National Forest: Harney Peak and the Historic Fire Lookout Towers, and Black Hills Gold Rush Towns II.  She also worked a few hours a week for a company called Spearfish Canyon Tours.
Bobbi recently got back into theater, this time on the acting side of things.  In 2007, she portrayed Mary (Mother) Jones in Out of Our Father’s House at the Matthew’s Opera House in Spearfish.  She also has performed in a Matthew’s Opera House event called, “Theater on the Run.”  She has portrayed a historic figure for several years on the Rose Hill Cemetery Walk.    Most recently she performed in, A funny Little Thing Called Love.  She was portrayed as two characters, Twyla and Nita.  She was surprised to be cast as Twyla, a stereotypical blond ‘bimbo’.  She was owned by two cats, Hercules and Achilles.
In December, Bobbi got a contract to co-author her fifth book for Arcadia publishing.  It’s titled Fort Meade: Peacekeeper of the Black Hills.  The topic is frontier Fort Meade, in Sturgis, South Dakota.  The book was due to come out in mid 2018.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sago and Mr. and Mrs. John Merta.
Surviving include her father, Robert Sago; mother, Dee Sago; sister, Rebecca Lynn Sago; brother, Robert “Ed” Sago; nephew, Kaleb M. (Brittany) Sago; great niece, Lennon L. Sago and great nephew, Matthew R. Sago.
A Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Monday, March 26th at the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 27th at St. Francis Catholic Church in Hamilton with Father Jim Connor as celebrant.  Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton. 
 


Katherine V. Zeik

December 18, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Katherine V. Zeik, 92, of Monroeville, PA, formerly of Glassport, died Monday, December 17, 2018.  She was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Gojtan) Korenic of White Oak.  She was the beloved wife of Louis E. Zeik who preceded her in death in 2013.  She was the loving mother of Kevin L. (Patricia) Zeik, of Irwin, Brian E. (Lynn) Zeik, of Monroeville, and Douglas B. (Lisa) Zeik, of Cincinnati; grandmother of Corey, Samuel and Tyler. She was preceded in death by brothers George, Edward, John and Joseph and sister, Helen Kincel. She was the very proud Aunt of many nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews. Katie worked at United States Steel Corporation National Tube Works until her full time job became raising three boys and caring for a hard working husband.    She selflessly devoted her entire life to taking care of family and friends. She was a member of Queen of the Rosary Church in Glassport and then St. Bernadette Church in Monroeville. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8pm Wednesday at the WOJCIECHOWSKI FUNERAL HOME, in Glassport. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Bernadette Church with the Reverend Tony Gargotta. Interment following New St. Joseph Cemetery, North Versailles.  In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a local animal shelter.

 


Saundra L. Moses

December 02, 2018 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Saundra L. Moses, 72 of Glassport passed away peacefully Dec. 2, 2018.  She is the daughter of the late Frank and Patricia “Pansy” Waratuke and is survived by her sons Phillip (Donna Sowerby) Moses and Tim Beck; grandchildren Brynn Richards and Evelyn Moses; great grandchildren Liam, Lenore, Brayden, Aria and Remi and brother Gary Waratuke also nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother David Waratuke.  Saundra was retired from UPMC and also worked as a bander/welder for US Steel Irvin Works.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport Sat. Dec. 8, 2018 from 4 to 7:30, at which time a funeral service will be held.
 


Richard E. Kushner, Sr.

November 26, 2018 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Richard E. Kushner, Sr., 82 of West Mifflin, died Nov. 25, 2018.  He is the son of the late George and Helen Kushner. He is the husband of the late Judith (Burch) Kushner and is survived by his daughters Lisa (Joseph Malloy and Denise (Robert) Bartolomeo; son Richard Kushner, Jr; grandchildren Joey Malloy, Kevin and Korey Bartolomeo; great granddaughter Kenley bartolomeo and sister-in-law Helen Kushner.  Richard was an avid hunter and fisherman.  Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.

 


Patricia "Patsy" A. Petrosky

November 25, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Patricia "Patsy" A. Petrosky, 77, died November 23, 2018. She was the daughter of the late John and Stefania (Worek) Korposh. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Edward Petrosky and brother Thomas Korposh. She is survived by her sister in law Janice Korposh; niece Kristen (Derek) Reckard; great nieces and nephews Marina, T.J., and Tessa; dear friend and caregiver Judy Wesolowski; and her beloved pet and companian Fluffy. Patricia was a member of Queen of the Rosary Parish. Friends recieved Monday 4-8 at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport. A blessing will be held Tuesday 11am, interment following at New St. Joseph's Cemetery.  

 


Ronald S. Kirkwood

November 12, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Ronald S. Kirkwood, 49, of Uniontown died Nov. 11, 2018.  He is the son of Ronald Kirkwood and the late Florence (Michalosky) Kirkwood.  He is survived by his fiance Joannie; sons Keith, Jason and Phillip Wadsworth; brother Chad (Cathy) Kirkwood; also nieces, nephews, cousins and aunts.  Ron was a firefighter in Uniontown.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Wed. 2 to 6, at which time a funeral service will be held with Rev. Hal Dangel.

 


Harry J. Moller

October 26, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Harry J. Moller, 78, of Port Vue, died Oct. 26, 2018.  He is the son of the late Carl and Louise Moller and beloved husband of the late Nancy (Rasch) Moller.  Harry is survived by his son Carl (Elmira) Moller; daughters Kelly (John Moran) Farris and Sherrie Drotar; grandchildren Carl Lukens, Karlye Moller and Logan Moller; step grandchildren Kelly Bascovsky and Laura (Pat) Sherlock; great grandchildren Zaideynn and Kasin; step great grandchildren Tyson and Emmitt;  brother Thomas Moller; sister-in-laws Marlene (Ron) Dobransky and Susan Anderson.

 
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Mary Ann (Kruzek) Urbanski

October 26, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Mary Ann (Kruzek) Urbanski, 86 of Glassport passed away peacefully on Thurs., Oct. 25, 2018.  She is the daughter of the late Ingnatz and Mary Kruzek.  She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Edward F. Urbanski; daughter Karen (Dan) Pavlecic; sons Kevin (Kathleen) Urbanski and  Kent (Gina) Urbanski; grandchildren Jared, Lauren, Stacey, Stephanie, Abigail, Luke, Emily, Brian, Casey, Lindsey and Kristy; brother Elmer Kruzek; son-in-law David Bell; 18 great grandchildren and also nieces and nephews.

 
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Elizabeth A. (Komondor) Lux

October 22, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Elizabeth A. (Komondor) Lux, 95, of Glassport died Oct. 21, 2018.  She is the wife of the late Edwin A. Lux, Sr. and is survived by her step daughter, Irma Boda; also nieces and nephews.  Elizabeth was a member of Queen of the Rosary Parish.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Tues. from 1-3, at which time a funeral blessing will be held with Father Miroslaus Wojcicki.  In liew of flowers, memorial contributions may be mad to your favorite charity.

 


Edward T. Iwanowski

October 18, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Edward T. Iwanowski, 85. Glassport died October 17, 2018. He is the son of the late Raymond and Martha (Pater) Iwanowski. he is survived by his beloved wife Joanne (Swiczkowski) Iwanowski; daughter Pamela (Joseph) Javor; son Edward J. Iwanowski; granddaughter Alana (Louis) DiLembo; great grandson Louis DiLembo. Jr.; Brothers Chester and Joseph; Sister Barbara also nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by grandson Edward J Iwanowski, Jr., Brothers Bob and Raymond and sisters Edna, Gertie,Louise and Dolores. Ed was retired from U.S. Steel, National Tube, McKeesport and served in the U.S. Army Korean conflict in Alaska.

 
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Richard C. Colclaser

October 10, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Richard C. Colclaser, 62, of Wilson, died Oct. 10, 2018.  He is the son of the late David and Doris (French) Colclaser.  He is survived by his daughter Melissa; lifelong companion Robin Payo; brothers David Colclaser, Danny (Clara) Colclaser, Duane (Jacqueline) Colclaser and Eugene (Heather) Colclaser; sister Beth Ann (Joseph) Walsh; also many nieces, nephews and dear friends.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.  Memorial contributions may be made directly to Wojciechowski Funeral Home, 640 Vermont Ave., Glassport Pa 15045 to help with the cost of the funeral.

 


Carmine P. Sebastian

September 26, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Carmine P. Sebastian, 88, of Dravosburg died September 24, 2018. He was the son of the late Angelo and Mary (Dorazio) Sebastian. He is survived by his beloved wife Dolores (Kovacs) Sebastian; brother John (Mary Lou) Sebastian of McCandless; and many nieces and nephews. Carmine was a retired school teacher for the city of Pittsburgh, transportation director, and vice principal. He was a member of Queen of the Rosary Parish, was a graduate of California University and got his doctorate degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1963. Friends received Thursday October 4th, 2-4 and 6-8 at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be held Friday October 5th 10:30am at Queen of the Rosary with Rev. Miroslaus Wojcicki. Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association 1100 Liberty Ave. Suite E201 Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

 


Christa M. Shumber

September 19, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

CHRISTA M. SHUMBER, 43 of Glassport died Sept. 16, 2018.  Christa passed away peacefully at home. She was warmly welcomed into Heaven by her loving parents, grandparents, family & friends who have gone before her. Christa is the daughter of the late Edward and Maryann (Tyszkiewicz) Shumber.  She is survived by her fiancé, Ryan Dezzutti;  great aunt, Norma Tyszkiewicz; aunts Helen "Cookie" Holland, Patricia “Patti” Sopp, Dolly (Joseph Holland) Shumber and Betty Jean (John) Martinis; uncle Francis (Mary) Shumber; cousins Heather (Timothy) Farnan and Tiffany (Shaun) Finneran; and many cousins and dear friends.  Christa always enjoyed swimming, playing board games and going for ice cream with her younger cousins, Ryan & Jazlyn Farnan, and Miles & Alina Finneran. Christa was a graduate of South Allegheny, and a proud member of the high school marching band. She went on to the University of Pittsburgh where she earned a masters degree in chemical engineering. She was an active member of Queen of the Rosary Parish. Christa was also very involved in her M.S. Group. There was nothing she enjoyed more than spending time with her fiancé, family & friends. She truly enjoyed eating at new restaurants & listening to live bands. Friends will be received at Wojciechowski Funeral Home, in Glassport on Fri. 2-4 and 6-8.  A funeral  mass will be held Sat. 10:00 am at Queen of the Rosary Parish with Father Miroslaus Wojcicki.  Interment following New St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in Christa’s memory be made to the National MS Society, Pennsylvania Keystone Chapter, 1501 Reedsdale Street, Suite 105, Suite 15233  

 


Katherine Solan

September 12, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Katherine Solan, 97 of Glassport, died Sept. 12, 2018.  She is the daughter of the late Joseph and Alice (Freelander) Hopkins.  Beloved wife of the late Albert Solan.  She is survived by daughters Laurie (Jim) Austin and Tracey (Chuck) Austin; son Gerard (Cecilia) Solan; grandchildren Caitlin, Emily, Neil, Haley, Seth, Grant, Joel and Jordan; also nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by sisters Helen Marini, Mina DiSegi and Ruth Connors and brother Jack Hopkins.  Katherine worked at Westinghouse Electric and was a member of Queen of the Rosary Parish.  Funeral services were private.  Arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.

 


Kamie M. Chrisman

September 05, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Kamie M. Chrisman, 3 years old, of Elizabeth died Sept. 4, 2018.  She is the beloved daughter of Kristin Wall and Kirk Chrisman.  Kamie is survived by her twin sister Karissa and siblings Damian, Kylee, Kennedy, Kylie and Preston; grandparents Larry Evans and John Wall and many aunts, uncles and cousins.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Thurs. 2-4 and 6-7:30, at which time a funeral service will be held with Rev. Hal Dangel.  Memorial contributions may be made directly to Wojciechowski Funeral Home.