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Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 17 to Jan. 19, 2009.

HAGINS – Alex P., 92, Johnstown, passed away Jan. 16, 2009, at Memorial Medical Center. He was born Sept. 25, 1916, in Johnstown, son of Zane and Rebecca (Phillips) Hagins. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marian (Stern) Hagins; son, Grey Lynn Hagins, who was killed in Vietnam in 1969; and sisters, Mildred and Joanna. He is survived by sons, Zane E., married to the former Jo Anne Varmecky, Johnstown, and Dennis P., married to the former Irene Woodward, Maine; grandchildren, Susan Shaffer, Johnstown; Amy, wife of Patrick Kopriva, Delmont; Christina Hagins, North Carolina; and Michelle, wife of Tom Conley, Maine; great-grandchildren, Danielle and Andrew Shaffer; Elizabeth “Libby” and Anthony “Tony” Ballow; Cassandra Hagins; and Kelsey, Kayla and Kimberly Conley. Also survived by stepgranddaughter, Debbie Bangs; stepgrandsons, David and Dennis Woodward; step great-grandson, Justin Woodward; former grandsons-in-law, James Ballow and Phillip Shaffer; and several nieces and nephews. Alex was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ. He was a former member of the Bethlehem Management Club and Sunehanna Country Club. Alex retired from Bethlehem Steel as an assistant superintendent. There will be no public visitation, however, friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ at 11 a.m. Wednesday, the Rev. James H. Smelley officiating. Private inurnment will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family suggests, for those who wish, to direct contributions to St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 145 Ohio St., Johnstown, Pa. 15902 in memory of Alex. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland.

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January 20, 2009

Susan Shaffer posted to the memorial.

January 19, 2009

Philip E. Hamill posted to the memorial.

January 19, 2009

Don Callen posted to the memorial.

5 Entries

Susan Shaffer

January 20, 2009

Dear Friends and Family,
Thank you so much for the kind words that have been spoken about my Grandfather Alex. My father (Zane) has tried to reply back to many of you that have written entries, but for some reason has not been successful at it. Zane can be contacted through my email address at [email protected]

Thank you we will be anxious to hear from you,
Susie
(Alex's Granddaughter)

Philip E. Hamill

January 19, 2009

My wife Pam and I got to know Alex in North Port, Florida when we visited my father and joined him and his wife for the "breakfast club" on Friday mornings with other Johnstowners. We enjoyed knowing him and enjoyed his company. Sorry about his passing.

Don Callen

January 19, 2009

Zane & Den,

My brother and I send you are best. Your dad and ours worked in the mill together.

Memories of our families - living in Hornerstown as neighbors on Pine Street - playing sports (Hockey) and just growing up together.

Please write if you get a chance. We would love to hear from you.

Ron Callen - [email protected] - Tallahassee, Fla.
Don Callen - [email protected] - Portage, Pa.

Juanita Morales

January 18, 2009

I used to work at Specialty Lifecare and after I quit I still came back for a vist. Working with Alex was great. He had a wonderful sense of humor. When I served him his food I used to tell him to not forget the tip and sure enough when I came to cleanup his table, there would be a penny lying there for me! He was great when Id bring my 1yr old son to visit too. Always insisted on buying him ice cream and seem genuinely hurt when I decline to accept his money. He was an all around wonderful person and I will never forget that guy!