Alex Sabol
September 8, 1929 ~ January 29, 2012
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.
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 was an amazing Great Uncle and I will dearly miss him.
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 more than family, he was a loyal friend and shining example of what it meant to be a good Christian man and father. Our mother and father valued the deep family ties and friendship shared over the years, and I am sure they were there to help welcome him Home when God called. Cherish the memories. Eternal memories. God bless Uncle Alex and all who loved him.
The Sabol Family, Please accept my sincere sympathies on the loss of your Father. I remember him as a quite, kind man and a good neighbor. I graduated High School with Alex & Michael and lived at the top of Blanar Avenue on Mahan Road. Sincerely, Jim Musulin
Our deepest sympathy to all. May God continue to give you strength during this difficult time. God bless the entire Sabol Family.
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 memories. God Bless
Our condolences during this tough time
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of Zedo. Continuing to pray for your entire family.
Joanne & family, Please accept our heartfelt sympathies on the passing of your husband, father and grandfather, who you always lovingly referred to as Zedo. It blessed me so much when you would share the stories of how he would pray for each of his grandchildren as he looked at their pictures hanging in the kitchen. Just think of how this world could be changed if every person prayed for their families they way he did. I did not have the pleasure of every meeting him, but he sounded like an amazing, Godly man, who loved his family unconditionally and was blessed to have been married to the love of his life for 60 years!! Hold on to the special memories! His legacy lives on in his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Love & prayers to you all, Pam, Renee, Brooke & Luke Watterson.
Our deepest sympathy. You are in our prayers.
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 values of live, gave us a good work ethic that followed us through our jobs, you made sure that we went to church on Sundays and we carried that on through our families — You Did it All!!! Thanks Daddy!!! I love and I’ll miss You!!!
My deepest sympathies. Am praying that God will hold you close during this time of sorrow.
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. Please know that you all have been foremost in our thoughts and prayers over the last few weeks. Uncle Alex was my Confirmation Sponsor in 1976. He and Aunt Theresa have always been there for me as examples in Faith and I have been blessed to have this special relationship with them. Now uncle Al sings in the heavenly choirs. What joy he must have in God’s presence! We will miss him and know you will miss him more. May our prayers carry you through your time of mourning. Love & prayers, Stas’ & Rafael
sorry for your loss prayers to the whole sabol family
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 me with open arms. Although I haven’t seen them in a few years, they have always been and will always be apart of me. Zedo is a wonderful man and will be missed greatly. My prayers and love are with all of you. Love, Jessi
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 loved hearing all of her wonderful stories of the love you and your husband have shared as well as how much her family means to her. You and your marriage to Alex are a blessing to so many people. Both those you have met and many you have not. God bless you and your family as you celebrate the life of your Beloved. In Christian Love, Colene Hoffer and family
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 Middle and Weir High band functions and greatly supporting the band and football teams. May God give you comfort in this difficult time.
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 show us the love he had for his family. I know he will be missed, but you will be re-united. Give your mom and the rest of your family our deepest sympathy.
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 memories of being neighbors on blanar ave. My deepest sympathy to the whole family.
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 & John Ihnat
Joanne, Doug, and family, We are so very sorry for your loss! You will be in our thoughts and hearts and prayers!
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 had of your Dad, and that will be sure to keep his spirit alive.
Mrs. Sabol and family. For my family – Florence (Nicholas) Demko and children Laura, George, Nick John, Pam and Flo we send our condolences. He will be missed greatly. Our prayers are with you at this time.
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 give you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Lamentations 3:31-32
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. If we could all live 1/1000th of his way this world would be a better place. NITKA
My condolences to you and your family,Mike. You are in my prayers.
Condolences to the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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 father which makes his family very lucky to have him. I hope that you can all remember the good times.
Joanne, Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. My sincere condolences, Barb Delbridge
Svjatyj Boze, Svjatyj Kripkij Svjatyj Bezsmertnnyj, pomiluj nas.. “Holy God, Have mercy on us” I can still hear echoes of Uncle Alex’s voice saying this verse. Now I can say to him: “Popal na popal, Prach na prach Vicnaja pamjat”. You have me humming these words ashes to ashes, dust to dust..eternal memory. I will miss Uncle Alex singing at St Mary’s Church. Rest assure, he is singing his heart out for the Glory of God’s heavenly choir. I am grateful that Uncle Alex was able to share in the past traditional family Christmas Eve, Holy Supper. I would like to take this opportunity and thank Aunt Theresa for marrying Uncle Alex. If it wasn’t for their wedding..I would not have been here. That’s right! It was at their wedding that my parents first met. My mother tending to the coat room had misplaced my father’s coat. Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory keep comfort for you tomorrow.
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 loved.
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
With My Sincerest Condolences.
Baba, We are so sorry for your loss. Sending you lots of love, prayers, and hugs – Jo Ann, George, Zoe, Helena, and Ellie.
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 powerful hands. He made me feel comfortable in his home and respected as a man. When speaking to me, I was the most important person in the room. Individuals like Mr. Sabol are a special breed who can balance family, God, work, community, and self. I hope someday to be a good a man as he.
Jane and family , I am so sorry for your loss. I will be thinking and praying for you.
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 comfort in the days ahead. Love You, Terri ! Barb
My wife and I extend our most sincere condolencese to you and your family.
May God be with you in your time of need.
Dear Mr. Sabol, Our sincere condolences go out to you and your family. The losses of a parent of your fathers stature is truly a loss felt far beyond the Sabol family and hope that if there is anything we can do- that you know all you have to do is ask. Sincerely, Ben & Virginia
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 for four years. Mr. and Mrs. Sabol have always treated me like another daughter by welcoming me into their home and even taking me on a few family vacations, not to mention trusting me to stay at their house with Joanne while they were out of town. From elementary school, to high school graduation, to going to college, and even to my wedding, Mr. Sabol was there, just like a part of my family. His approval of my husband Dennis meant the world to me. His big smile and strong hugs made each moment better. I will always keep him in my thoughts and close to my heart!
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 you two created. How lucky you are and how blessed are they to have you. Mary Anne (Bill’s daughter)
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 how he could tune out the laughing, talking, and loudness at all gatherings. I remember out trips to weddings out of town, and how he always made my parents, and everyone else enjoy themselves. Now I know how you felt when we lost my parents, a ship without a rudder. I feel the same about Uncle Al! God Bless Mickey PS. I am so glad I was able to see him at Christmas and share a few chuckles.
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 husband, father, grandfather and man.
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 difficult time. Kyle’s teacher
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 God. Love of family and having fun permeated all that you did–a large family and extended family always made life interesting. Uncle Al was always there to help anybody and everybody. He was a role model for all who came into his life. We especially enjoyed taking Aunt Theresa and him to a couple out-of-town trips. Also, he could never forget the horseback ride when the horse raced into the barn when he heard the dinner bucket at one of our graduation picnics in Beech Bottom. May God grant him, His faithful servant, everlasting peace in His kingdom of Heaven. God be with you, Aunt Theresa and your whole family, during this time of sorrow.
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 prayers in the days ahead,as you miss him.I know you will share wonderful memories.Hugs to each one of you. Carolyn Cost Thomas
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 the coming days to cope with this loss. God has called another angel home, and it is harder for us here on earth than our loved ones who have moved on to Heaven.
Jane and Family, My deepest sympathy to all of you with your father’s passing. May he rest in eternal peace.
to the Family of Alex Sabol My deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband and father My recollection of Mr. Sabol was from back in the early 1960’s as the student accordian teacher for many of the Sabol children …. I have been out of the area for several weeks and was not able to be at the service ……again my sympathies for your loss
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 loved his family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.