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Adam W. "Hank" Sagun

Passed 4/9/2008

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Obituary For Adam W. "Hank" Sagun

Adam W. “Hank” Sagun, 91, of  Steubenville, OH died  April  9, 2008 at Trinity West. He was born in Adena, OH on August 26, 1916 a son of the late Adam and Josephine Powshetsky Sagun.  Hank retired from Weirton Steel as a roller, was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and a WWII veteran of the US Marine Corp, having received a Purple Heart and several campaign ribbons.  Preceded in death by his wife Virginia K. Duke Sagun and daughter Susan Collier. Hank is survived by his son John (Tammy) Sagun of Wintersville; daughter Melissa Sagun and her husband Jim Higgiston of Takoma Park, MD; sisters Josephine Dylewski of Wintersville and Estelle (Mike) Pillar of Toronto; brother Frank (Peg) Sagun of Wintersville grandchildren Adam and Josh Collier both of Los Angeles, CA, Eric Sagun of Columbus, OH & Michael Sagun of St. Petersburg, FL; and son-in-law Barry Collier of Healdsburg, CA.Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home on Friday 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Funeral liturgy with mass 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Blessed Sacrament Church with Msgr. Gerald E. Calovini officiating. Entombment at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.Vigil service 3:45 p.m. Friday.Memorials may be directed to St. Joseph Indian School, Chamberlain, SD 57326Ohio Valley Veterans Memorial Squad will conduct services at the mausoleum chapel.

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  • 09/03/2024

    The Barren Family

    John and Family, Please accept our deepest sympathies on the passing of Hank. We have always had fond memories of him going back to The Sportsman Club. We are out of town and unable to be with you in this time of grief Hank will always be remembered as a very strong, compassionate, and good man. May he rest in peace. Pete and Mary Bill and Grayce Barren

  • 09/03/2024

    Darrell Morrow

    John and Melissa, My heart skipped several beats today when I saw your Father's obit.. I hadn't realized that your Mom and sister were gone too. A big part of my life just left me. I am so sorry to read of this loss. Uncle Dunk

  • 09/03/2024

    Georgia Priest Hook and family

    Dear John, Melissa, and family, We just learned today of the loss of your dad, Hank, and send you our sincere condolences. We have so many very fond remembrances of your family.

  • 09/03/2024

    Joyce Joy

    John and family, just know that you are in our thoughts and prayers,

  • 09/03/2024

    Tony & Val Pashke

    John & Family, Very sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Will keep you in our prayers.

  • 09/03/2024

    Marian Sagun Pillar

    Melissa, John and Family Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Uncle Hank. Marian and Harvey F. Yergin Jr.

  • 09/03/2024

    Stan Sagun

    Melissa & Aunt Josie, I just learned of Uncle Hank's passing - just saw it on the Herald Star's website. I am sorry that I could not be there for visitation or for the funeral mass. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family.

  • 09/03/2024

    Nancy & Ted Hamilton

    John & Family, We are saddened to learn of the passing of a truly fine man and great father. Please know that we are thinking of him and you. Our sympathies and prayers to all. Nancy & Ted

  • 09/03/2024

    Bill Barren

    John and Family, My deepest thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Your father was one of the best that we had and will be missed. I am proud to say I knew him. He was an example. To The Marines, God Bless 'em all. Bill Barren

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