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Seán Joseph O'Hara, age 50, passed away on January 29, 2010 in Topeka, Kansas. He was born March 8, 1959, in Pittsburg, Kansas, to Joe and Jane O'Hara. He grew up in Topeka and graduated from Topeka West High School in 1977. He attended the University of Kansas and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design in 1982. Seán was the owner of the Angry Dog restaurant and bar in Dallas, Texas, in the early 90s. He married Wendy Jo Spencer in 1997. They later divorced. Seán worked for Xerox as a contractor at Stormont-Vail Hospital from 2001 until his death. He was an artist and had his Celtic-inspired artwork displayed at local coffee shops, cafes, bookstores and in the homes of family and friends. He also was an avid Frisbee golf player and founded the Horrorzontals Frisbee Club during his time at KU. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jane O'Hara, and his brother, Timothy O'Hara. Seán is survived by his father, Joe O'Hara, of Topeka; his sisters, Brigid Deni O'Hara (Mike Leahy) of Wichita and Patrice O'Hara of Topeka; and nieces Collette Pomeroy of Lenexa, Caitlin (Jeremy) Howey of Carbondale, and Moira and Sinad Leahy of Wichita. He also leaves his loyal companion, his dog, Smack. Visitation for Seán will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 2 at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Rd., Topeka, KS 66614. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 3 at Christ the King Catholic Church with interment following at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas Dialysis Service and Helping Hands Humane Society, sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com. Seán Joseph O'Hara |
