Helen Sagan
January 17, 1922 ~ May 21, 2014
Helen Sagan died peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday May 21, 2014. She celebrated her 92nd birthday on January 17, 2014.
Mrs. Sagan was preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Mitchell Anthony Sagan on April 3, 2006; her parents, and her siblings, Andrew Super, Anne Knowles, Marge Super, and John Super.
Born in Lorraine Ohio to Andrew and Sophia Rusin Super, Helen was the fourth of five children, She graduated from Follansbee High School at age 16 as salutatorian of her class. Despite full scholarship offers from several colleges and universities, Helen opted to pursue a career, beginning at the JA Mendenhall Real Estate Company in 1938. Years later, she became the manager of the mortgage loan department of the Citizens Bank of Weirton. She served as secretary treasurer of the Weirton Savings and Loan Company and was on the board of directors of the Weirton Osteopathic Hospital. In 1952 Helen married Mitchell Sagan, also of Weirton, WV. The couple had two children, Deborah and Mitchell "Chip" Sagan. In 1974 Helen and her husband, Mitchell Sagan, established Sagan's Hallmark on Penco Raod in Weirton. Their lives were deeply enriched and blessed by wonderful friends, customers and an incredible staff, whom they regarded as family. The Sagan's retired in 1991.
Mr. and Mrs. Sagan were members of Sacred Heart of Mary Church, and Mrs. Sagan was a former member of the Christian Mothers of Sacred Heart of Mary Church.
Mrs. Sagan is survived by her children and their spouses, Deborah and Bill Wiebe of Cincinnati, OH and Dr. Mitchell A. "Chip" and Jennifer Sagan of Weirton, WV; four grandchildren, William and Laurel Wiebe of Cincinnati, OH and Mitchell and Nicholas Sagan of Weirton, WV.
Mrs. Sagan was a loving, devoted and inspiring mother and grandmother. She will long be remembered for her insightfulness, wisdom, grace and kindness.
Visitation will be 4-8 PM Friday at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV.
A Christian Wake Service will be held at 7:45 PM on Friday.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 AM Saturday at Sacred Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, Weirton.
Interment will follow at Saint Paul's Cemetery, Weirton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sacred Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church 200 Preston Avenue Weirton, WV 26062.
My thoughts and prayers to you and all your family. Your mother was a beautiful woman and she will be missed by all.
Aunt Helen will always be remembered for her smiling face, her gentle voice, her sophisticated appearance and ways and her great love for her family. All the Nogay family shares your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers,
Cousin Elaine
Debbie, Chip and families, we would like to extend our deepest sympathy on the passing of your Mother. She was such a wonderful, caring person to everyone she would come across and very kind. May God give you all comfort in the fact that she is once again reunited with your father in heaven. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Joe and Janice Pepe
I have the most wonderful memories of Helen. She was always so kind to me when I would visit my grandfather J A Mendenhall. She would take me home with her to spend the night and we would have so much fun. I was about 8 years old at the time. I will never forget how polite and welcoming her children were when my mom, Wilma Mendenhall and I would visit her in later years.
With fond memories
Jackie
DEAR CHIP AND DEBBIE,
WHAT A WONDERFUL MOTHER YOU HAVE. I REMEMBER HER BEAUTIFUL SMILE, GRACEFUL VOICE AND PLEASANT PERSONALITY. SHE WAS A MAGNIFICENT LADY. MAY ETERNAL REST GRANT UNTO HER AND MAY SHE ALWAYS LIVE IN THE PERPETUAL LIGHT. MAY THE ANGELS GREET HER AS GRACIOUSLY AS SHE GREETED EVERY ONE SHE CAN IN CONTACT WITH. MY SYMPATHIES AND PRAYERS TO ALL. (((HUGS))))
Chip and Debbie,
I was blessed to have known your mom. When I would take the Eucharist to her, she would brighten my day with her love of life. I thank God for sharing her with us.
Jim Pauchnik
Dear Chip and Debbie – Joe and I are away and unable to pay our respects in person. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. When I think of your dear mom, I remember her always having a smile on her face and something kind to say. We are so sorry for your loss.
Joe and Cathy Nogay
Dear Chip,
Ruth and I send your family our sincere sympathy and prayers. We remember fondly your Mother as we would shop at the Hallmark Shop. She was a fine lady.
Tony & Ruth Licata
Dear Chip and family, I really got to know and admire your Mom later in life at Grace cottage. God Bless you all, Helen was a very sweet person, I know you will miss her.
Kristen
Dear Chip & Debbie and families, I worked with your Mom at Citizens Bank, 50 years ago, what a wonderful, kind “lady” she always was !! Our parents were also friends many more years ago. She and your Dad were both very special people, who I’m sure are missed everyday~~~ please accept our deepest sympathy and remember the best of times as you grieve, with our prayers and friendship, Mike and Janice (Nichols) Petrovich Memory Eternal
Debbie & Chip, I’m so sorry about your Mom. She was one of the most wonderful persons I knew she was always there for me. I really loved her and your Dad, you were blessed to have them as parents. I wish I could have been there but I live in North Carolina now. You’ll all be in my prayers that God gives you comfort at this time. Judy Davis