Search
Agnes Ida Searfoss
June 4, 1929 to February 18, 2021
-
Agnes Ida Searfoss, 91, former lifelong Bessemer, Pennsylvania, resident died Feb. 18, 2021, at the Haven Convalescent Home in New Castle, Pennsylvania. Agnes was born on June 4, 1929, in Bessemer to the late Ludwig and Anna Skuta.
She graduated in 1947 from Bessemer High School. Agnes was also a lifelong member of the St. Anthony Church, now Holy Spirit Parish. She loved to listen to polka music, and in her earlier years loved to attend polka dances. She also loved to sew, and sewed many of her own clothes.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Stanley and Felix Skuta; and an infant sister, Victoria
Agnes is survived by her daughter, Elaine, and son-in-law, William Kielar, of Edinburg, Pennsylvania and her is her son, Clark, and daughter-in-law, Judy Searfoss, of Bessemer, Pennsylvania. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Allison (Nate) Scherer of New Castle, Pennsylvania, Christopher (Michelle) Kielar of New Castle, Stephanie (David) Day of Struthers, Ohio, Clark Searfoss of Bessemer and Cody Searfoss, also of Bessemer and great-grandchildren, Paige, Karli, Emma Householder, Jack Claire, Alina Kielar and Tanner and Lola Day and Natalie Searfoss.
Family will receive well-wishers from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, at the Terry A Cunningham Funeral Home on Oak Street in Bessemer, Pennsylvania. A blessing service will begin at 2 p.m. at the funeral home, with Deacon John Carran officiating. Agnes will be laid to rest in the St. Anthony Cemetery.
Lord God, you are attentive to the voice of our pleading. Give Agnes eternal rest, O Lord, and may your light shine on her forever. Let us find in your Son comfort in our sadness, certainty in our doubt, and courage to live through this hour. Make our faith strong through Christ our Lord. Amen.
