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Alex Sabol

  • September 8, 1929 - January 29, 2012
  • Weirton, West Virginia
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“Dear Theresa and family I am so sorry for your loss. I know my parents and grandparents always spoke so highly of Alex and knew how much he...Read More » ”
1 of 47 | Posted by: Susan Blaschak - Chillicothe,, OH

“Jane and Family, My deepest sympathy to all of you with your father's passing. May he rest in eternal peace. ”
2 of 47 | Posted by: Vicki Arnett Gilles - Weirton, WV

“Dear Mike and family... I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy for you. My prayers for you that God will give you the strength you need in...Read More » ”
3 of 47 | Posted by: Cindy Williamson - Colliers, WV

“You all have my sincere sympathy on the passing of your loved one.May you feel the arms of our loving Saviour around you. You are in my thoughts and...Read More » ”
4 of 47 | Posted by: Carolyn Cost Thomas - Weirton, WV

“Dear Aunt Theresa and Family, We send our heartfelt condolences to all of you. God granted you a wonderful family full of the spirit and love of...Read More » ”
5 of 47 | Posted by: Pat and Max Ferry - Beech Bottom, WV

“What a remarkable man! Strong commitment to God, family, and country! May faith in God and the bond of family give peace and comfort during this...Read More » ”
6 of 47 | Posted by: David Ialongo - Ellwood City, PA, PA

“Heartfelt sympathies...love, hugs and prayers to all of you. Through the many wonderful stories Joanne has told, It is obvious he was a wonderful...Read More » ”
7 of 47 | Posted by: Brenda Lance - NEW CASTLE, PA

“Dear Aunt Theresa and Family, My heart goes out to all of you. Uncle Al has always been there for me. I loved him dearly, and always appreciated...Read More » ”
8 of 47 | Posted by: Mickey Strayer - Roanoke, VA

“Aunt Theresa, I will always remember Uncle Alex by his smile and warmth. It made me feel welcome when ever I visited. What a wonderful family...Read More » ”
9 of 47 | Posted by: Mary Anne Ryan - Newtown, CT

“Mr. Sabol was a huge part of my life growing up. I became best friends with his daughter Joanne in 2nd grade and went on to room with her in college...Read More » ”
10 of 47 | Posted by: Bonnie Teefy - Havre de Grace, MD

“Dear Mr. Sabol, Our sincere condolences go out to you and your family. The losses of a parent of your father’s stature is truly a loss felt...Read More » ”
11 of 47 | Posted by: Ben & Virginia Zoller - Burke, VA

“May God be with you in your time of need. ”
12 of 47 | Posted by: Linda Jackson - Waldorf, MD

“My wife and I extend our most sincere condolencese to you and your family. ”
13 of 47 | Posted by: Mike & Joanne Castaldi - MD

“Terri, you and your family are greatly loved and thought about during this time of sorrow. God is who He says He is and He will be your source of...Read More » ”
14 of 47 | Posted by: Barb Witmer - Columbiana, OH

“Jane and family , I am so sorry for your loss. I will be thinking and praying for you. ”
15 of 47 | Posted by: Sue Boring - Weirton, WV

“I am proud to celebrate the life of a great man! Mr. Sabol was always quick to pull me tight with his one armed hugs or give me a handshake with his...Read More » ”
16 of 47 | Posted by: Dennis A Teefy - Havre de Grace, MD

“Baba, We are so sorry for your loss. Sending you lots of love, prayers, and hugs - Jo Ann, George, Zoe, Helena, and Ellie. ”
17 of 47 | Posted by: Jo Ann Kalantzis - Portersville, PA

“With My Sincerest Condolences. ”
18 of 47 | Posted by: John Hastings - WV

“Folks I am sorrowed to see that Alex has passed. We had many a good time in the CA. May God bless him..Mike Madigan ”
19 of 47 | Posted by: Mike Madigan - Steubenville, OH

“I am a friend of mr Sabols Daughter and Grandaughter, Maryann and Marleea, I feel as If I knew him! My Condolences to The Family . I know he was much...Read More » ”
20 of 47 | Posted by: Christine Price - grove City, OH

“Svjatyj Boze, Svjatyj Kripkij Svjatyj Bezsmertnnyj, pomiluj nas.. "Holy God, Have mercy on us" I can still hear echoes of Uncle Alex's voice...Read More » ”
21 of 47 | Posted by: Yvonne Tuchalski - Weirton, WV

“Joanne, Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. My sincere condolences, Barb Delbridge ”
22 of 47 | Posted by: Barb Delbridge - Greenville, NC

“I never had the opportunity to meet Mr. Sabol, but I have been a friend of his daughter Joanne for many years. She tells me that he was a great...Read More » ”
23 of 47 | Posted by: Ruben Stemple - Washington, DC

“Condolences to the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. ”
24 of 47 | Posted by: Brian & Lauren Tuchalski - NY

“My condolences to you and your family,Mike. You are in my prayers. ”
25 of 47 | Posted by: Shelley Gibson - Kettering, OH

“Uncle Al will always be in my heart. God Blessed him in his life and holds him close now. I have nothing but Respect for how he lived on this earth....Read More » ”
26 of 47 | Posted by: ANita Gulley - Kingsport, TN

“To Mrs. Sabol, Joanne, and family, Mr. Sabol was a very strong man with a giant heart. My heart hurts with you as you are grieving. May the Lord...Read More » ”
27 of 47 | Posted by: Patty Langland and family - SC

“Mrs. Sabol and family. For my family - Florence (Nicholas) Demko and children Laura, George, Nick John, Pam and Flo we send our condolences. He...Read More » ”
28 of 47 | Posted by: Laura Demko - Huntsville, AL

“Mike and The Sabol Family My prayers and deepest sympathy are with you all during this difficult time. Take pride in all the good memories you...Read More » ”
29 of 47 | Posted by: Lana Conte (HP) - Rochester, PA

“Joanne, Doug, and family, We are so very sorry for your loss! You will be in our thoughts and hearts and prayers! ”
30 of 47 | Posted by: Sandi Rectenwald - Fombell, PA

“Dear Theresa & family, With sadness we send our condolences Alex was a wonderful man, and will be missed. May His Memory Be Eternal. Love, Pat...Read More » ”
31 of 47 | Posted by: Pat & John Ihnat - Annandale, VA

“So sorry for your loss. May the memories you hold in your heart bring healing and peace to your soul. Love lives on forever in the heart. I have many...Read More » ”
32 of 47 | Posted by: Kathy Sommers - Pierson, FL

“Mike and all the Sabol family, you have a special place in our hearts at this trying and sad time. We only met your dad once but that was enough to...Read More » ”
33 of 47 | Posted by: Charlie & Shirley Scott - KY

“Mrs. Sabol, Joanne, and family, Mike and I are sending our deepest condolences and prayers to all. I remember Mr. Sabol coming to all of the Weir...Read More » ”
34 of 47 | Posted by: Jill Byers - Weirton, WV

“Dear Mrs. Sabol and family, Please accept my deepest sympathies on the death of you beloved husband. Joanne is a dear friend of mine and I have...Read More » ”
35 of 47 | Posted by: Colene Hoffer - Beaver Falls, PA

“Dearest Family, I have many wonderful memories being with Marleea at Baba & Zedo's house. They always treated me like one of their own and welcomed...Read More » ”
36 of 47 | Posted by: Jessica Thompson-Santiago - OH

“sorry for your loss prayers to the whole sabol family ”
37 of 47 | Posted by: larry and diane jones - weirton, WV

“Dear Godmother Theresa and Family, We will not be able to be in Weirton this week and would like to extend our deepest sympathy to all at this time...Read More » ”
38 of 47 | Posted by: Stas' Tuchalski - Kissimmee, FL

“My deepest sympathies. Am praying that God will hold you close during this time of sorrow. ”
39 of 47 | Posted by: Charlotte and Will Kelley - OH

“Dad, You're going to be sorely missed by us all. You were our rock and main foundation. You brought us up, provided for us, taught us all the good...Read More » ”
40 of 47 | Posted by: Michael Sabol - Son - Weirton, WV

“Our deepest sympathy. You are in our prayers. ”
41 of 47 | Posted by: Dave and Kathy Woloszyn - Wampum, PA

“Our deepest sympathy for the loss of Zedo. Continuing to pray for your entire family. ”
42 of 47 | Posted by: Spike & Carrie Smith - Chicora, PA

“Our condolences during this tough time ”
43 of 47 | Posted by: David Tuchalski - Las Vegas, NV

“Joanne and family.. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Your dad was a amazing man and will fill your days and hearts with many great...Read More » ”
44 of 47 | Posted by: Denise Kobily Linch - Weirton, WV

“Our deepest sympathy to all. May God continue to give you strength during this difficult time. God bless the entire Sabol Family. ”
45 of 47 | Posted by: David & Jackie Platt - Venetia, PA

“Our deepest sympathy to the Sabol Family on the passing of Uncle Alex, and our deepest appreciation that he was a part of our lives. Uncle Alex was...Read More » ”
46 of 47 | Posted by: Walt & Rita Tuchalski - PA

“Alex will be dearly missed. I know during family gatherings he was always a fun loving guy. My deepest sympathies to the family and friends. He...Read More » ”
47 of 47 | Posted by: Jennifer Kunzler - Thornville


Alex Sabol, 82, loving husband of 60 years to Theresa (Zdinak) Sabol, of Weirton, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at Life Line Hospital in Wintersville, OH. Alex was born September 8, 1929 in Toronto, Ohio, to the late John and Mary Sabol. He graduated from Toronto High School in 1947. Alex retired from Weirton Steel Corporation after 44 years of service as an operator on the Continuous Anneal Line in the Tin Mill and was in the United States Air Force and a Korean War Veteran. Alex is survived by his wife Theresa and 8 children: Alex (Anne) Sabol of Centreville, VA; Michael Sabol of Weirton; Terri (Bill) Bocek of Weirton; Cecelia (Ed) Conley of Weirton; Mary Ann Sabol of Charlotte, NC; Jane (Kevin) Miller of Toronto, OH; Veronica Zaney of Charlotte, NC and Joanne (Doug) Smith of Harmony, PA; one sister, Virginia Henry and brother-in-law Tee Henry of Bull Head City, AZ and brother-in-law Ed Vogt of Kingsport, TN. Alex was an amazing "Zedo" to his 20 Grandchildren: Bryon Sabol, Alexis (Sabol) Weisskopf, Megan Sabol, Jonathan Bocek, Dana Bocek, Mindy (Conley) Gilleland, Lori (Conley) Vandeborne, Marleea Sabol-Hall, Terra (Miller) Rauschenberg, Kevin Miller II, Emily Miller, Jeffrey Zaney, Robert Zaney, Jacquelyn Zaney, Kyle Smith, Levi Smith, Grady Smith, Quinn Smith, Isaac Smith and Virginia Smith. Alex has 12 Great-Grandchildren: Ayden Sabol, Amare Sabol, Ava Gilleland, Reece Gilleland, Ethan Rauschenberg, Seth Rauschenberg, Robert Vandeborne, Alexandra Vandeborne, Madison Sabol, Landen Sabol, Savannah Sabol and Liam Miller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother John Sabol, Jr., sister-in-law Betty Sabol, his sister Mary Stock, brother-in-law James Stock, his sister Helen Vogt and daughter-in-law Dee Sabol. Alex was a member of the Knights of Columbus Toronto Council 2187 where he was past Faithful Navigator, past Grand Knight and K of C Fourth Degree Assembly. He was a member of the Weirton Radio Watch, Four Seasons, VFW, Moose and the American Legion. He was also an active member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic church where he served as an usher, was a member of the Men's club and church choir where he met his wife, Theresa. Alex was a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Pittsburgh Pirates. He enjoyed spending time with his large family, especially during the holidays where they celebrated many Slavic/Byzantine traditions. Alex also loved to listen to Polka music. Visitation will be Friday, February 3rd from 4-8pm at Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV, where Parastas will be held at 7:30pm. On Saturday, February 4th, funeral services will begin at Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home at 10:30am followed by 11am Mass at St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church. The Reverend Father Ed Lucas will officiate. Services will continue at St. Paul's Cemetery in Weirton with military graveside services provided by the American Legion Firing Squad. Following the services, family and friends are invited to a luncheon at the Serbian Culture Center in Weirton. The Sabol family would like to extend their gratitude to the Life Line Hospital staff of Wintersville, OH for their compassion and loving care during Alex's final days. Contributions in memory of Alex can be made to St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church, 3116 Elm Street, Weirton, WV 26062.