Stanley "Stanko" Sarap

Stanley 'Stanko' Sarap, 72, of Cabins, WV, formerly of Weirton, WV died Wednesday, October 20, 2004 at his home. Born June 10, 1932 in Weirton, he was the son of the late Steve and Dorothy (Mummich) Sarap. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, infant Dragan Sarap, Dan Sarap, Bob Sarap, Brownie Sarap, and Mitchell Sarap; and three sisters, infant Sophie Sarap, Mary Staffalino, and Mildred Dionis. He was the last member of his immediate family. Mr. Sarap retired from Weirton Steel Company in 1983. He and his wife Donna moved to Cabins, WV in 1983. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and life member of Evert Maki American Legion Post 10, Weirton, and American Legion Post 78 of Petersburg, WV, making a total of 51 years in the American Legion. He was a Grand Chef de Gare Passe 40/8 Voiture 1535 National Chemiot. He was American Legion Historian for the Department of WV and was American Legion Baseball Commissioner. He was a member of the VFW Post 3526, New Cumberland, WV and a member of the Disabled American Veterans. He is survived by his wife, Donna (LeMaster) Sarap; two daughters, Debra Hendershot and her husband Charles of Colliers, WV, and Linda Sarap of Steubenville, OH; one step-daughter, Dianna Campbell of Weirton; one step-son, Kenneth Campbell of Cabins, WV; two grandchildren, Shawn Sarap of Colliers, WV and Jason Little of Weirton; two step-grandchildren, Cristina Agrafas and Kyle Gallagher, both of St. Petersburg, FL; two great grandchildren, Gino Little of Weirton, and Sophia Agrafas of St. Petersburg; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received 7-9 PM Saturday and 1-3 and 7-9 PM Sunday at Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, where a Pomen Service will be held 7 PM Sunday. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Monday at the funeral home with Rev. Fr. Rade Merick presiding. Burial will be at Serbian Cemetery, Weirton, where graveside Military Services will be conducted by the Evert Maki American Legion Post 10 Honor Guard and V.F.W. Firing Squad. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family, c/o Mrs. Donna Sarap, P.O. Box 97, Cabins, WV 26855. Share tributes with his family at www.grecohertnick.com. Funeral Home: Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV US 26062