Anna Blanar
September 11, 1919 ~ October 24, 2019
Anna Mischik Blanar was born on September 11, 1919 and, passed away on October 24, 2019.
She lived a full wonderful life and died at 100 years old.
A longtime Weirton resident, she spent her final 5 years at Willow Brook Christian Village in Delaware, Ohio. She was truly loved be everyone she touched.
She was active with St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church, in Weirton.
Anna was preceded in death by her husband Michael Blanar, daughter Elizabeth and Ray George, brother, Michael Mischik, her parents Carl and Mary Strunak Mischik, and her brother in law, Tom Grooms.
She is survived by her daughter, Susan (Gary) Mayhew, sister, Mary Grooms, brothers, John (Ginny) Mischik, and Tom (Melissa) Mischik, grandchildren Shawn (Jess Rosswog) Mayhew, Patrick Mayhew, Jason (Brandy) George, Christopher (Connie) George, Ray (Christina) George, and 4 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be 4-7 PM Thursday at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV.
Blessing Services will be held 9:30 AM on Friday at the funeral Home
Divine Liturgy with Funeral Services will be held 10 AM Friday at Saint Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church.
Rev. Fr. Vasyl Symyon will preside.
Interment will follow at Toronto Union Cemetery, Toronto, OH
In lieu of flowers, suggestions for memorial donations to St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church 3116 Elm Street Weirton, WV, 26062, Heartland Enriching Life Hospice, 685 Delaware avenue #300 Marion, OH 43302 or Willow Brook Christian Village 100 Willow Brook Way S. Delaware, OH 43015.
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Mrs. Blanar was such a part of my life. She was one of the Ann’s. My mother, Anne Zdinak, Ann Selip, and Mrs. Blanar were a team. They did so much together. She was like an aunt to me. So many memories of holidays with her at my house and hers. We went to Cancun together. She was such a wonderful and delightful person who definitely left her mark on everyone she met. Mrs. Blanar was truly one of my parents best friends. They loved her dearly, and she reciprocated it. The world is a better place because of her, and she will be missed. Love to you Susan, she was a terrific mom. Mickey Zdinak Strayer
Susan I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I have a lot of fond memories of the times I spent at your house on 10th Street. Also so sorry to read about Elizabeth’s passing….we were good friends in high school but lost contact over the years. I just lost my love of 56 years this pass August. Life will go on… do take care. Patty Rohal Christoff
As part of the large Zdinak clan, I can remember as a very young child, the home celebrations the day-after a big family wedding. Anna Blanar took a crocket table cloth and fashioned it as a bridal veil and Ann Selip would put on a man’s suit jacket and borrow a hat and cigar to be the groom for a “mock wedding” it was always so comical and a good time. Anna Blanar, during my entire life was a woman who smiled and had wonderful words to say about family memories, life memories and faith. God bless her “with many and happy years,” and we were blessed for it. My siblings and I across many miles have shared our memories of what we called “The Three Ann’s.” To your, her family and loved ones, know of our deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers as you grieve. Sincerely, Stanley Tuchalski and siblings (the children of Mary Jane Krinock Platt and grandchildren of Mary Gogul).