Catherine A. Zagar

Date of Death: September 17, 2022

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Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services

Thursday 9/22, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services

Thursday 9/22, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

1409 Pennsylvania Avenue

MONACA, PA 15061

Friday 9/23, 10:00 am

St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery

1270 Chapel Road

MONACA, PA 15061

Friday 9/23

Catherine A. “Casey” Zagar, 88 of Monaca passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022.
Born and raised in West Aliquippa, she was a daughter of the late Anton and Mary (Padavich) Zagar.
Casey attended St Joseph School, West Aliquippa and was a graduate of St Veronica High School, Ambridge. Following graduation, she moved to Maryland and had a long and successful career with Geico Insurance Company (Government Employee Insurance Company) which is the second largest auto insurance company in the United States. During her retirement years, she wanted to be closer to family and return to Beaver County and make her home in Monaca. For the past year, Casey has been under the care of Franciscan Manor. She was a longtime member of Mary, Queen of Saints Parish, (St. John the Baptist Catholic Church), Monaca and the Confraternity of Christian Mothers.
The last of her immediate family, Casey was preceded in death by her parents and eight siblings: Sister Mary Elizabeth Zagar, Mary Glass, Theresa Petures, Rose Stucker, John T. Zagar, Lawrence Zagar, Anthony Zagar and William Zagar.
She leaves several nieces and nephews: Patty Yarosz, Rosemary (Joe) O’Neill, Larry (Angela) Glass, Kevin (Brenda) Glass, Dana (Robert) Vaughn, Mary Kay (Joe) Vargo, John (Cindy) Petures, Diane (Daniel) Tepovich, Mary Elizabeth (Mark) Glynn, Terry (Donna) Zagar, Evelyn (Roger) Logan, and Michael Zagar and numerous great nieces and great nephews.
Friends will be received on Thursday, September 22nd from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, PA where prayers will be offered on Friday at 9:30 am followed by a mass of Christian Burial at 10 am at St John the Baptist Catholic Church, 15th and Pennsylvania Avenue, Monaca. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery.
The family has requested memorial contributions may be made, if desired in Catherine’s memory to St John the Baptist Catholic Church.
To share online condolences, view her video tribute, get directions and other information, please visit Casey’s permanent memorial at simpsonfuneralhome.com.

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I knew Casey for many years. We were co-workers at GEICO. She loved her family so much and could not wait to retire and join them in her beloved PA. As a PA girl from the area near Pittsburgh myself we shared many stories and had similarities in our growing up. I loved Casey as if she were a member of my own family. May she RIP and be reunited again with her loved ones in heaven.

I am heartbroken to just learn of Casey's passing. I met Casey at GEICO back in 1976, when she hired me as her administrative assistant. I was in my early 20's and she took me under her wing. She was the greatest mentor, boss and friend anyone could ask for throughout my career there. She always had that smile that lifted you up in the worst days and such a sweet, caring demeanor that you immediately felt comfortable with and protected by. After her retirement, I stayed in contact via cards, and always looked forward to sharing life's journey with her. She was one of the best. I loved my dear friend and will miss her. Prayers to her family for their loss. Rest in peace sweet friend until we meet again.Sylvia Puddy (Nicola)

It is with a heavy heart that I write this. I have been lucky to have been a friend to Casey for over fifty years. What remarkable person. She was driven by several virtues -service before self and La Familia comes first. A conversation with her was always positive. She was one of the best listeners I have ever known. My children knew her as Aunt Casey and we were blessed to be a part of her extended family. We have lost a member of the greatest generation. People whose families spoke funny and came from the old country. they were the backbone of this country and helped make it great. Casey, I will miss our talks and dinners together. We followed each other from West Aliquippa and DC and what great experience. God speed my friend. I am so happy our live paths have crossed. As others will say our lives were richer because of you. Thank you for it all.

All our love, Bob and Dana, Brad (Bud), Luke (Sunshine), Ross (Sweetness), Rachel (Sweetheart girl)

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