Anthony Urban

Anthony Urban, age 63, of West, passed away early Monday morning, December 17, 2018 while deer hunting in Lampasas with his grandson. A rosary will be recited 6:00 pm Wednesday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, followed by visitation until 8:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 am Thursday, December 20, 2018 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West, with Rev. Timothy Vaverek as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in West. Anthony was born July 24, 1955 in Waco, the son of William and Henrietta (Kaska) Urban. He was a 1974 graduate of La Vega High School. On October 5, 1974 he was united in marriage to Mary Glatter in West. He worked in various departments for Sams Club in Waco for 32 years until his retirement on June 5, 2016. He also worked for H.E.B. in Bellmead and General Tire in Waco. Anthony was an avid fisherman and deer hunter. He was crafty and was always building and fixing something. Anthony enjoyed playing washers, pool, cards, poker, dominoes, camping, and fish fries with his family and friends. He especially loved spending time with his grandsons. Anthony was a faithful member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West. He was also a member of Knights of Columbus Council #2305 and K. J. T. Society #118 in Bellmead. Anthony is preceded in death by his parents; a daughter Jessica Urban who passed away on December 17, 1987, exactly 31 years ago; a brother-in-law, Richard Urbanovsky; and a sister-in-law, Brenda Glatter. Survivors include his beloved wife of 44 years, Mary Urban of West; daughter, Marsha Rogers and husband Jeff of Blooming Grove; two sisters, Anna Urbanovsky and Cathy Devorsky and husband Bobby; his grandsons, Kade and Kallen; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Active pallbearers are his nephews, Mark Urbanovsky, G. T. Devorsky, Michael Devorsky, Matthew Glatter, Thomas Glatter, Gregory Dulock and Ashton Rogers. Honorary pallbearers will be his nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary's School.