Frances Sagan
It is with great sadness that the family of Frances Sagan announce her passing. She died peacefully on Tuesday, November 10, 2020.
Frances A. Sagan was born in Weirton, WV, on March 2, 1925. She was the daughter of John J. Massler of Scranton, Pennsylvania and Anna Szara Massler of Poland. She was the youngest of three children.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Stanley L. Sagan; her infant daughter, Rita Anne Sagan; her parents; and her siblings, Henry (Hank) Massler and Helen Gambos.
She graduated from Weir High School and following graduation pursued a career in the secretarial field working for Carl Frankovitch, Attorney of Law.
In 1947, Fran married Stanley Sagan and had four children. She was a devoted wife and mother. Mrs. Sagan was a parishioner of Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church where she was a member of the women’s choir, Christian Mothers, Confraternity of Christian Doctrine and volunteered her time at the church’s elementary school. In 1968, Fran worked at the Strip Steel Credit Union where she remained for 15 years. Along with her husband, Stanley, she enjoyed being a member of Pleasant Valley Country Club.
Fran Sagan is survived by her children and their spouses, Daniel L. Sagan and Brenda of Midlothian, VA, Janna Sagan Mann and Bob of Banner Elk, NC, and S. Robert Sagan and Patty of Warrenton, VA. She was blessed with four grandchildren, Heather, Rebekah, Daniel and Noel, along with 13 great-grandchildren.
Fran will be lovingly remembered for her warm and caring heart. Her life was devoted to God and family and blessed with dear friends. She was an amazing and inspiring woman who will be dearly missed but will remain in our hearts.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 13, from 5-8 p.m., at Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home in Weirton. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 14, at 10 a.m., at Sacred Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church in Weirton. Interment will follow at St. Paul’s Cemetery in Weirton.
Memorial contributions in memory of Fran may be made to the Sacred Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, 200 Preston Ave., Weirton, WV, 26062.
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