Sara Stupic

Sara Ann Bates Stupic, 92, of Springtown passed away September 28, 2023 at home. Previously of Cleveland, Ohio, where she was a resident for 71 years. She was born on March, 13, 1931, in Tenaha, Texas, to Oliver L. & Mattie Lou (Black) Bates.
Sara graduated from Tenaha High School in May of 1949 and she married in February 1950.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward W. Stupic; parents, Oliver L. Bates and Mattie Lou Black Bates; and brothers, George Oliver Bates and Donald Gene Bates.
Sara was survived by her niece, Judy Ann Bates Schnelle and her husband, Jerry, of Springtown, Texas; and nephew, Michael George Bates of Corpus Christi, Texas. 1 great niece, 3 great nephews, 7 great-great nieces and nephews, and many special nieces and nephews in Pennsylvania and Louisiana. Special friends, Millie Stiles (PA), Pam, Art, Natalie, and Chalesa Goforth (OH). She was employed with ALCO for 38 years. After retiring, she enjoyed traveling and seeing the world, visiting her hometown of Tenaha every October, and visiting with her families in Texas, Louisiana, and Pennsylvania. Sara loved her time serving as a Eucharistic Minister at St Leo the Great Catholic Church, which she was a member for many years. She was a member of St Leo the Great Senior Group, a Bible Group and met once a month with her ALCO Breakfast Group. She looked forward to these activities every meeting. Sara also looked forward to the Bus trips with St. Leo’s Groups. Sara would like to thank everyone for being her friend. She loved and enjoyed each of you.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to:
St Leo the Great Catholic Church
4940 Broadview Dr
Cleveland, Ohio 44109