Anna (Bibza) Basar

Anna (Bibza) Basar, 101, formerly of Natrona Heights, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020 in QLS-Sarver (Fair Winds Manor).

Born August 13, 1919 in Tarentum, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Pelican) Bibza. She was a graduate of Tarentum High School.

At a young age, Anna worked for the Stern family, owners of the Stern General store and
Confectionery in Tarentum, and helped raise their two daughters, Natalie and Shirley. Anna also worked in child care at the former Heights Plaza Lanes and the circulation department at the Valley News Dispatch until her retirement.

She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Natrona Heights.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her, husband, Walter R. Basar;
siblings, Joseph Bibza, Milan Bibza, John Bibza, Bertha Durci, Olga Montgomery, and Helen
Popynza.

Anna is survived by her son, Alan Basar of Templeton, a step-daughter, Nina Zeigler of
Zelienople, two grandsons, several nieces and nephews, as well as many caring friends.

Anna lived her entire life in the Tarentum and Natrona Heights area. She lived a life full of
generosity, while maintaining a great sense of humor and a love for people. She enjoyed
sewing her own clothes and comforters, baking and cooking food from her Slovak background, gardening, reading and doing crossword puzzles.

At Anna’s request there will be no viewing or services. Donations in Ann’s memory can be
made to Faith Lutheran Church, Natrona Heights. Arrangements have been entrusted to the
Cicholski-Zidek Funeral Home, Inc. 1522 Carlisle St. Natrona Heights, PA.