Mary Blaho Sas

Mary Blaho Sas, age 101, of Elizabeth Twp., PA, passed away on the morning of Sunday, November 8, 2026. She was born in McKeesport, PA on October 5, 1925 and was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Belekanic Blaho. She was the wife of the late Joseph Sas, who passed away on August 27, 2011, and were married for sixty-three years. Joe was a WWII veteran and had a welding business named Wally and Joe’s Welding in McKeesport, PA. They were always busy doing things together.

Mary is survived by her children, Patricia Sas, who she resided with in Elizabeth Twp., PA; Kevin (Jill) Sas of Harmony, PA; Dr. David (Val) Sas of North Huntington, PA; grandchildren Dr. Joseph (Katie) Sas of St Louis, MO; Lisa (Steve) Cordon of Tallahassee, FL; Steven Sas of Ormond Beach, FL; Becky Sas Pomaibo of North Huntington, PA; and ten great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, Mary was preceded in death by her sister, Anne Blaho Turek; and brothers, George Blaho; John Blaho; and Mike Blaho.

Mary was very active in her community. She volunteered for everything. Some of her favorite places to volunteer were the McKeesport Hospital Gift Shop and Jr. Committee; the McKeesport Salvation Army Auxiliary; Mt. Vernon Youth Group; Noon Aide at Mt. Vernon Elementary School; Catholic Daughters of America; Boston Seniors; and St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church. Mary made pirogi at St. John’s church for many years until a few months ago. She also enjoyed her weekly card games with her neighborhood lady friends for many decades.

Mary was a true artist at making Ukrainian Easter Eggs. She taught Easter Egg making demonstration classes for a number of years too.

Our mom will be dearly missed, but she left of us many memories to fill our hearts.

Prayers at the funeral home followed by committal services at Saint John the Baptist Cemetery, officiated by Father Celestine Xu, took place on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Arrangements were cared for by Strifflers of White Oak Cremation & Mortuary Services, Inc., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Funeral Directors, Sue Striffler Galaski, Supervisor, and Adam Striffler Galaski, 412-678-6177).

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