edward jagela
Edward S. Jagela, 80, of Weirton, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2005 at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Born March 17, 1925 in Weirton, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Verona Jagela. Edward was also preceded in death by his wife Frances Joanne Jagela on November 10, 2003 and brother Walter. With 40 years of service, Edward retired from Weirton Steel where he worked in the Service and Maintenance Department. He was a member of Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Weirton Steel 25-Year Club, the Weirton Steel Bowling League and was active in the softball and basketball leagues within the Weirton area. Edward’s survivors include his sons Dr. Edward J. Jagela of Wintersville, OH, Reverend Father Walter Jagela of Bethany, WV and Michael Jagela and his wife Nicole of Weirton; daughter Kathy Cash of Richmond, OH; brother Mitchell Jagela of Weirton and grandchildren Matthew Jagela and Adam Cash. The family will receive friends Friday 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 10AM Saturday at Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Reverend Father Walter Jagela and Reverend Father Kent Durig will serve as celebrants. Interment will be in St. Paul Cemetery, Weirton. Please consider a contribution in memory of Edward to the Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 200 Preston Avenue, Weirton, WV 26062. Share tributes with his family at www.grecohertnick.com Funeral Home: Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV US 26062

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  1. Mr. Jagela was like the Dad that I never had. I will always remember good memories of him in the garden and backyard and all of those birdhouses. With deepest sympathy, Nikki, Elena, and Dan

  2. My sister, Nikki, and I grew up next door to Mr. Jagela. He really was like a father to us. Everytime we would look outside or play in the neighborhood with Michael… there he would be in his yard. I am very sorry we cannot attend the services, but please know that he will always have a special place in my heart. With deepest sympathy, Angela & Tom

  3. My sincerest sympathy to the family. May God be with all of you. Know that I shall keep all of you in my prayers at this, your time of great need. Sincerely in Christ. Fr. Karl R. Wohinc

  4. Fr. Walter and Family, Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your father. Neil G. Walsh, Madonna Class of 1984, and family

  5. Be assured of my prayers for all of you at this time. It is most difficult with the passing of a loved one, but the Lord provides for our needs and gives us His Grace and Courage.

  6. Mike, I am very sorry to hear of your fathers passing! Hang in there and never ever forget that he is now in the presence of a love that is beyond our human comprehension. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers! Johnny

  7. Dear Fr. Walter and his family, I was very sorry to learn of Edward’s death. Please know that you are in my prayers. Walt, I am at the Pastoral Center in Charleston helping with the Faith Formation Congress, and will not be able to attend the Funeral Mass. May the Lord grant you his strength and joy, even in the midst of your loss!

  8. Dear Fr. Walter, I am sorry to hear of your father’s passing. I know quite well the feeling of loss when one loses their dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers…Barbara Dunfee DeFebbo

  9. Dear Ed, Walt & Michael: Please know that I extend my deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. My mother, before she died, had often told me of how you three cared for your father after your own mohter’s passing. Well, now your father and mother are together again, in God’s presence, and that affords some consolation. My prayers are with you during this difficult time. Sincerely, Stas

  10. Dear Walter and family… Our deepest sympathy to you and your family at your time of sorrow…our thoughts and prayers are with you…your dad is at peace and home with his Lord… Much love

  11. Fr. Walt and Family– My thoughts and prayers are with you in what must be a very tough time for you. God bless, Gina Denjen

  12. Fr. Jagela, Sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. Pat St. Agnes Church secretary

  13. Ed and family, We are so sorry about the loss of your father. He and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.


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