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NILES -- Mildred "Millie" Zachar, 97, went to be with the Lord in her heavenly home on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025.
Mrs. Zachar was born Oct. 7, 1928, in Sharon, Pa., a daughter of the late John and Mary Mihalko Kapusta. She was a 1946 graduate of Sharon High School.
After graduation, she worked at Westinghouse Electric Corporation for nearly eight years. She then worked for Sears Department Store for over 30 years as a customer service representative and then, later, in the office on payroll.
Millie was a faithful member of SS. Peter and Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Sharon, Pa., and served in their choir. She loved her Lord dearly. She prayed fervently, daily, for all her family and encouraged them also to pray and trust in the Lord in all things, always.
She was a wonderful model of great faith, love and kindness -- one her children aspired to become. Her influence on her children left a legacy that will continue for generations to come.
Millie was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt. She loved gatherings of all her family and looked forward to attending her grandchildren's events and activities. These times with her family were precious to her, ones she captured with many, many pictures. For the daily moments, which she also treasured, she recorded them daily in her diary (and now there are volumes).
Millie married her loving husband, Edward, on June 12, 1954; together they enjoyed traveling, especially on bus trips with friends and with her family on their annual vacations in Canada.
If you were to visit Millie at her home, you would be met by her warm smile, her deep loving gaze, and perhaps, by her quick wit or her wonderful sense of humor. In the morning, you would find her reading her Bible and devotions. During the day, she would likely be reading one of her many books. She would end every day with a kiss for her dearly loved husband.
She was able to live at home alongside her loving husband of 71 years until the day she was called to glory. This would not have been possible except for the steadfast sacrifice and commitment of her loving son, Tom, who cared for them both. The family wishes to extend to Tom their deepest appreciation.
We, the family, are grateful to God for the 97 years of wonderful blessings God has given us all through her and look forward to a joyful reunion with her in Heaven.
She is survived by her husband; a daughter, Kathy McGowan (James) of Hubbard; four sons, David Zachar (Kathryn) of Masury, Tom Zachar of Niles, Steven Zachar (Judith) of Oxford, Michigan, and Bill Zachar (Shirley) of Murrysville, Pa.; 10 grandchildren, Carrie, Julie, Bonnie, Kristie, Rachel, Nathan, Cindy, Jill, Morgan and Madison; and three great-grandchildren, Connor, Colton and Charlotte.
In addition to her parents, Mildred was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Ann Krajci.
The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to SS. Peter and Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 699 Stambaugh Ave., Sharon, PA 16146.
Calling hours will be 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at SS. Peter and Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Sharon, Pa. The funeral service will immediately follow at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with the Rev. Jacob Deal, pastor, officiating.
Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage, Pa.
Arrangements entrusted to J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon, PA 16146. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com.
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