Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home

Anna Fodor

November 2, 1915 - March 16, 2010

Anna Fodor, age 94, of Weirton, passed away March 16, 2010 at Serra Manor, Grace Cottage, Weirton. Born November 2, 1915 in Langeloth, PA, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Barbara Semenick. She was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Fodor on October 3, 1984 as well as by sisters Pauline Securo, Helen Semenick, Mary Semenick, Lucille Semenick and brothers Michael Semenick, Paul...
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Mildred M. Danford

January 13, 1929 - March 14, 2010

Mildred M. Danford, 81, of Weirton, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2010 in the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. Born January 13, 1929 in Weirton, she was a daughter of the late Luke and Anna Yakunich. She was also preceded in death by her husband George R. Danford on July 17, 2003, brothers Frank and Pete "Jock" Porec and sisters Kathryn Matask and Mary Ann Bolan. Mrs. Danford...
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Robert R. Klakos

September 8, 1947 - March 13, 2010

Robert R. Klakos, 62, of Weirton died, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, Saturday March 13, 2010, at the Valley Hospice Care Center North. Bob was born on September 8, 1947 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late John Earl and Gladys (Gromek) Klakos. He was also preceded in death by his step father, Frank Zamojski, and a sister, Frances Karpinski. Bob served his country in the...
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Roman Gevenosky

February 18, 1919 - March 13, 2010

Roman Gevenosky, 91, of Weirton died Saturday March 13, 2010. He was born on February 18, 1919 in Midway, PA, a son of the late Walter and Dominica Czyz Gevenosky. Roman was also preceded in death by his wife, Ann Moskal Gevenosky, brothers, Walter and Constant; sisters, Laura Strunga, Helen Fitz and Wanda Cruny. Roman retired after 38 years of service from Weirton Steel where he was an...
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Lester Ford Mackey

December 13, 1929 - March 9, 2010

Lester Ford Mackey, 80, of Weirton died Tuesday March 9, 2010, at the Weirton Medical Center. Lester was born on December 13, 1929, in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late Harry L. and Hilda Jane Ford Mackey Moore. He was also preceded in death by his step father, Clarence Levi Moore; a son, Donald Hugh Mackey; a grandson, Nicholas Adam Zajac and his wife Patience Murphy Mackey. Lester served...
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Ernest R. Kallay, Sr.

October 21, 1920 - March 8, 2010

Ernie R. Kallay, Sr., 89, of Weirton died Monday March 8, 2010. Ernie was born on October 21, 1920 in Dillonvale, OH, a son of the late Steve Kallai and Julia Matusz Kallai. Ernie was also preceded in death by his three brothers, Steve, John, and Joe Kallay; three sisters, Mary Mikula, Helen Schwarten and Julia Paytors. Ernie retired from Weirton Steel after 33 years of service as a...
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Dorothy Gaffoli

August 20, 1941 - March 7, 2010

Sister Dorothy Gaffoli, age 68, of Orlando, FL, formerly of Penns Grove, NJ, entered eternal life after a heroic struggle with cancer on March 7, 2010 at Molinaro Manor in Oakdale, PA. Born in Steubenville, Ohio, daughter of the late Christopher James Gaffoli (1977) and Angela Barnabei Gaffoli (1999), Sister Dorothy was a resident of Salem County, New Jersey for the past 42 years having moved...
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Alma Nash

December 18, 1921 - March 7, 2010

Alma "Marge" Nash, 88, of Weirton, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2010 in the Weirton Medical Center. Born December 18, 1921 in Bellaire, OH, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Nellie Lappert Brandon. She was also preceded in death by her husband Ray W. Nash and brothers Charles and John Brandon and Lionel Douglas. Until her retirement, Mrs. Nash operated Nash's Mini Mart in...
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John Robert Ramser

October 17, 1933 - March 7, 2010

John Robert Ramser, Sr., 76, of Weirton died Sunday March 7, 2010. He was born on October 17, 1933 in Marshall County, WV a, son of the late Louis and Rhoda Ellen Harold Ramser. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Cynthia Lynne Norman and three sisters, Grace Johnson, Dolly Shelhammer and Anna Hunt. A graduate of Moundsville High School, John formerly owned and operated the Strand...
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Andrew Rich Palo

December 1, 1936 - March 6, 2010

Andrew "Rich" R. Palo, 73 of Weirton, passed away March 6, 2010 at Valley Hospice Care North in Steubenville, OH. He was born December 1, 1936 in Ecorse, MI, the son of the late Andrew and Helen Pigan Palo Kelly. His son Vincent P. Palo also preceded him in death. Rich retired from the Weirton Steel Company with 35 ½ years of service as a machinist. Rich was a member of the 25 year...
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Genevieve J. Wojcik

March 17, 1928 - March 4, 2010

Genevieve (Jean) J. Wojcik, 81, of Morgantown, WV, formerly of Weirton, passed away Thursday, March 04, 2010 at her daughter's home. Born March 17, 1928 in Wheeling, WV, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Josephine Rzepka Dobosz. She was also preceded in death by her husband Joseph F. Wojcik on July 5, 1999, brothers Bernard and Father Emil Dobosz. Mrs Wojcik was a homemaker, a...
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Carl W. Wilkinson, Sr.

November 2, 1915 - March 1, 2010

Carl W. Wilkinson, Sr., 94, loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother, of Woodsfield, Ohio, formerly of Weirton, passed away Monday, March 1, 2010 in the Barnesville Hospital. Born November 2, 1915 in Chester, WV, he was a son of the late George and Phona Deem Wilkinson. He was also preceded in death by his wife Doris Foreman Wilkinson in 1989, brother George Ray Wilkinson...
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Daniel P. Mehalik

October 27, 1956 - February 27, 2010

Daniel P. Mehalik, 53, a good son and brother passed away Friday February 26, 2010. Danny was born on October 27, 1956, in Weirton, WV, a son of Catherine Zdinak Mehalik of New Cumberland, WV., and the late Joseph Mehalik. Danny was a laborer for 35 years in the tin mill of Arcelor Mittal plant in Weirton. He enjoyed spending time with his family on the holidays. He would help with the meals...
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Lisa Marie Popish

December 12, 1968 - February 26, 2010

Lisa Marie Fritch Popish, 41, of Weirton passed away Friday February 26, 2010, at the Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC in Pittsburgh. Lisa was born to George M. and Sue Bartley Fritch on December 12, 1968, in Steubenville, OH. A graduate and class treasurer of the 1987 Class of Weir High School, Lisa furthered her education on the Dean’s List at West Liberty, where she received her...
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Cole Christopher Pryor

November 21, 1985 - February 26, 2010

Cole Christopher Pryor, 24, of Weirton passed away Friday February 26, 2010 at his home. He was born on November 21, 1985, in Pittsburgh, PA a son of Christopher D. Pryor of Bulger, PA and Connie Long Koper of Weirton, WV. Cole worked construction prior to his injuries that he received in a construction accident. He was also formerly employed at Weirton Rental. Most of all Cole enjoyed...
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Franklin R. Carroll

May 20, 1946 - February 26, 2010

Franklin R. Carroll, 63, a marine corp veteran, of Follansbee, WV died Friday February 26, 2010. He was born May 20, 1946 in New Martinsville, WV, a son of the late Ronald and Agnes Lancaster Carroll. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Gary Carroll. Frank is survived by a daughter Melissa Carroll, a granddaughter, Lily Marie Carroll both of Scottsdale AZ, a son Joey Carroll; a...
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James Joseph George

July 30, 1951 - February 25, 2010

James Joseph George, 58, of Pittsburgh, PA, formerly of Weirton and Follansbee, WV, died Thursday February 25, 2010. Jimmy was born on July 30, 1951 in Steubenville, a son of the late Walter and Ethel Smerecansky George. He was also preceded in death by his son, Robert George in September 2009. Jim retired from Weirton Steel after 36 years of service. Prior to his retirement, Jim was working...
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Ted F. Holdren

June 18, 1946 - February 22, 2010

Ted F. Holdren, 63, of Weirton passed away Monday February 22, 2010. Born June 18, 1946, in Pax, WV, he was a son of the late Homer Thedford and Barbara Caruso Holdren. A very dedicated employee, Ted retired after 35 years of service with Weirton Steel, where he was a shipper in the Sheet Mill Shipping Department. When he was not working, Ted enjoyed the outdoors, especially when he was...
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Paul L. Riddle

June 10, 1929 - February 21, 2010

Paul L. Riddle, 80, of Burgettstown, PA, passed away Sunday, February 21 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 10, 1929 in Parkersburg WV, Paul was the son of the late Ancil and Vallie Washburn Riddle. He was preceded in death by his wife Charlotte Sowers Riddle, brother Bruce Riddle, two grandchildren Kevin & Christian Parlor and one great-grandchild Ethan Riddle. ...
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Lya M. Frascari

May 8, 1920 - February 20, 2010

Lya M. Frascari, 89, of Weirton died Saturday February 20, 2010, at the Weirton Medical Center. Lya was born on May 8, 1920, in Pettorano, Italy, a daughter, of the late Leonard and Anna Beraducci Federico. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Frascari; her three brothers, Manuel, Ozzie, and Arthur Federico. Lya retired from her career, where she preformed electrolysis. She...
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Daniel Patrick Buelich

February 19, 2010 - February 19, 2010

Daniel Patrick Buelich, 50, of Denver, CO, formerly of Weirton, died suddenly on Friday, February 12 at his home. Born November 8, 1960 in Weirton, he was the son of Joseph G. Buelich of Weirton and the late Rose Buelich. Funeral services were held in Denver. A Memorial Service to be held in Weirton will be announced at a later date.
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Harry T. Mudrick

April 2, 1944 - February 19, 2010

Harry T. Mudrick, 65, of Weirton, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2010 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, OH. Born April 2, 1944 in Steubenville, he was a son of the late Thomas W. and Mary K. Carroll Mudrick. Mr. Mudrick retired from Weirton Steel where he worked as a welder. He served in the United States Army. Harry is survived by his wife Mary L. Kosek Mudrick...
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Richard D. Skinner

November 6, 1929 - February 18, 2010

Richard Dean Skinner, a lifelong resident of Wellsburg passed away on Thursday February 18, 2010, at the Valley Haven Nursing Home, in Beech Bottom, WV. Richard was born on November 6, 1929 to the late Elmer Richard and Lula May (Hanlon) Skinner. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Berdine Skinner, a son, Harold Richard Skinner, and a brother, Harold James Skinner. Richard...
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Mary Lofland

November 13, 1924 - February 18, 2010

Mary Lofland, 85, of Weirton, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2010 in the Weirton Medical Center. Born December 13, 1924 in Neffs, OH, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Apach Lipan. She was also preceded in death by her husband Tyler L. Lofland on September 16, 1995, and her son, David Lofland, on October 9, 2009. Mrs. Lofland was a homemaker, a member of the Cove...
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Marion Louise Lusakow

February 17, 2010 - February 17, 2010

Marion Louise (Truax) Lusakow, 85, of Weirton, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 in the Weirton Medical Center. She was born January 13, 1925 in Weirton to the late Louis and Helen (Tingler) Truax. She was also preceded in death by her brother Darrell Truax, sister Beatrice Janoski and her first husband Harold Fletcher. Mrs. Lusakow was a homemaker, a member of the Free...
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Mary Witkowski

April 15, 1919 - February 16, 2010

Mary Witkowski, 90, of Weirton, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 16, 2010, in the Weirton Geriatric Center. Born April 15, 1919 in Rankin, PA, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Mary Chuhran Stasko. She was also preceded in death by her brother Michael Stasko and sisters, Agnes Nevlis and Rose Harasick. Having lived through the Depression, Mary worked at Westinghouse in...
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Rodger Dwain Brewer

April 27, 1975 - February 10, 2010

Rodger Dwain “Turk” Brewer, 34, of Weirton, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2010. Born April 27, 1975 in Weirton, he was a son of Earl Roger Brewer and Mary Lou (Long) Gaston both of Weirton. Rodger was a truck driver. His family and friends knew better than to get in front of the television while he was watching his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers. When not out on the road,...
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Dorothy S. Jones

June 26, 1923 - February 8, 2010

Dorothy S. Jones, 86, of Weirton, passed away Monday, February 08, 2010 in the Weirton Geriatric Center. Born June 26, 1923 in McKeesport, PA, she was a daughter of the late James W. and Sarah Gladys Grimes Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband Thomas J. Jones on July 3, 1996 and sister Gladys Kuhns. Mrs. Jones was a homemaker, a member of the Cove Presbyterian Church,...
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Alan E. Winkler

January 28, 1946 - February 7, 2010

Alan E. Winkler, 64, of Weirton passed away Feb. 7, 2010 at Montifiore Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa. from complications following a severe stroke. He was born Jan. 28, 1946 in Franklin, Pa., the son of the late Howard and Jane Lewis Winkler. He was also preceded in death by twin sons, Joshua Joseph and Corey James Winkler in 1985. Alan retired from the Sales Department of Weirton Steel Co....
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Helen T. Alongi

February 25, 1922 - February 7, 2010

Helen T. Alongi, 87, a loving mother and grandmother, passed away Sunday February 7, 2010, at the Weirton Medical Center. Born February 25, 1922, Helen was a daughter of the late John and Helen Jackowski Jonczak. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph M. "Oakie" Alongi on June 9, 2000; her five brothers, John, Walter, William, Benny, and Ted Jonczak. Helen worked in the gift...
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Nick Wounaris

December 19, 1925 - January 26, 2010

Nick "Fido" Wounaris, 84, of Weirton, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2010 in the Weirton Medical Center. Born December 19, 1925 in Weirton, he was a son of the late William and Kathryn Wounaris. He was also preceded in death by his daughters Mary Ann and Stephanie Wounaris and brothers Steve and Stelios Wounaris. Nick retired from Weirton Steel where he worked in the Open Hearth and...
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Helen G. Vuiller

July 24, 1909 - January 20, 2010

Helen G. Vuiller passed away in her 100th year, very peacefully at home with her granddaughters Robin, Susie and great-grandson Travis at her bedside. Helen was born to Florence F. and William Harlan in Jackson County, West Virginia on July 24, 1909. Helenï¿½s family moved to Weirton in 1924 and she has been a resident ever since. She moved to Weirton Heights in 1928. ...
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Frank M. Barone

January 19, 1959 - January 20, 2010

Frank M. Barone, 51, of Weirton passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2010, at his residence. Born January 19, 1959, in Scranton, Pa., a son of the late Frank and Jacquelyn Mackie Barone Jr. Mr. Barone was employed with C & V Contracting. He had many friends who referred to him as the "go to guy", unselfishly willing to come to the aid of a friend regardless of circumstance. Mr. Barone is...
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Earl J. Gareis, Jr.

January 29, 1943 - January 18, 2010

Earl J. Gareis, Jr., 66, of Weirton, was called to heaven on Monday, January 18, 2010 while a patient at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH. Born January 29, 1943 in Canonsburg, PA, he was a son of the late Josephine Fuller Shiel. He was also preceded in death by twin daughters Margie and Nancy Gareis and sister Barbara Rogge. He was a graduate of Burgettstown Union High School. ...
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Thomas J. Snape

September 6, 1927 - January 17, 2010

Thomas J. Snape, 82, an avid Ohio State Fan, of Weirton died Sunday January 17, 2010, at the Weirton Medical Center. He was born on September 6, 1927, in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late James and Emma Lamb Snape. Tom was also preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Theresa Magnone Snape, on March 17, 2002. a brother, Paul Snape; and two sisters, Frances Anderson and Joyce Allman. Tom...
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Joshua Michael Young

May 4, 1978 - January 16, 2010

Joshua Michael Young, 31, of Cannonsburg, PA, died Saturday January 16, 2010. Joshua was born to Michael Young and Ruey Bartis Read, on May 4, 1978 in Saint Louis, MO. Joshua's favorite pastimes were reading, cooking and watching movies. He served his country in the United States Army. Joshua is survived by his parents, Michael Young and his wife Laura of Monongahela, PA and Ruey Bartis...
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Janice Spencer

November 9, 1922 - January 14, 2010

Janice "Janie" Spencer, 87, of Weirton, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2010 in St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman, OH. Born November 9, 1922 in Alma, WV, she was a daughter of the late Omar and Opal Haught Spencer. She was also preceded in death by her infant brother Edwin Spencer, sisters Margaret Jackson and Emily Spencer and brother-in-law William R. Jackson. ...
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Mary C. Warzynski

November 20, 1924 - January 13, 2010

Mary C. Warzynski, 85, of Weirton, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2010 in the Weirton Medical Center. Born November 20, 1924 in Weirton, she was a daughter of the late Pete and Mildred Yurcich Boyle. She was also preceded in death by her husband Frank L. Warzynski on May 28, 1995, daughter Barbara Warzynski and sister Catherine Bujan. For 15 years, Mary was a laundry worker for the...
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Matteo V. Magnone

November 26, 1949 - January 12, 2010

Matteo V. Magnone, 60, of Weirton, died Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at UPMC after a brief bout with lung cancer. He was a renowned Weirton athlete who was a 2-time state wrestling champion for Weir in the unlimited weight class in 1966 and 1967 under Coach Carl Fodor. He went on to play football at Salem College under Ed Pastilong. While at Weir, Matteo was named honorable mention high school...
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Charles Zeigler, Jr.

April 4, 1934 - January 11, 2010

Charles Zeigler, Jr., 75, of Weirton, passed away Monday, January 11, 2010 at his home. Born April 4, 1934 in West Union, WV, he was a son of the late Charles W. and Beulah Kimball Zeigler. Chuck retired from Weirton Steel where he worked as a water treatment operator. He was Protestant by faith, a member of the WSX 25-Year Club and Moose Lodge 688. He served in the United States Air Force...
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Alma E. Blake

July 20, 1922 - January 10, 2010

Alma E. Blake, 87, of Weirton passed away Sunday, January10, 2010, at the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, OH. Alma was born on July 20, 1922, a daughter of the late Carl and Thelma Craft Wright. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dallas E. Blake on June 9, 1997. Alma was a member of the Weirton First Church of the Nazarene, where she played piano and taught Sunday...
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Robert L. Pulice

July 27, 1931 - January 10, 2010

Robert L. Pulice, 78, of Weirton died Sunday January 10, 2010, at the Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH. Robert was born to the late Frank and Pasline Rotell Pulice on July 27, 1931 in Weirton, WV. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife Barbara Eckersberg Pulice on April 17, 2009. Robert served his country with the United States Army. He retired from Weirton Steel where...
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Iona Raye Andrews

November 13, 1969 - January 8, 2010

Iona "Raye" Andrews, 40, of Weirton died Friday January 8, 2010. She was born on November 13, 1969, a daughter of the late Raymond Andrews and Virginia Ruth Anderson Ebert. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Chuck and William Andrews. Raye is survived by her four daughters, Julia Benge, Eve Robinson, Mary Beth Robinson and Michelle Kirkbride; her brother, David Blankenship; her...
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Franklin D. Mchenry

May 10, 1934 - January 5, 2010

Franklin D. “Shorty” McHenry, 75, of Weirton, a good provider to his family, passed away Tuesday January 5, 2010, at his residence. Frank was born on May 10, 1934 in Pine Grove, WV, a son of the late Howard and Lottie Knight McHenry. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Gladys M. Moran McHenry on January 4, 1994; two brothers, Elmer Wright, and Charlie McHenry; and two sisters...
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Dalina Angelini

January 5, 2010

Dalina Angelini, 86, of Weirton, WV died early Tuesday morning, January 5, 2010 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dalina was born in New Jersey and was the daughter of the late Attilio and Ida Torquato De Benedictis. At the age of four Dalina and her family moved to Mosciano Sant Angelo, Italy. This was the birthplace of her parents and grandparents. Dalina attended school in Mosciano. There she...
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Ted W. Thompson

December 5, 1972 - January 5, 2010

Ted W. Thompson, 37, of Bulger, PA, formerly of Weirton, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2010 in the Weirton Medical Center. Born December 5, 1972 in Weirton, he was a son of the late William R. and Mary C. Baier Thompson. Ted worked as a full-service attendant for the Exxon Gas Company. He was Catholic by faith and was an active volunteer for the Burgettstown Youth Basketball and...
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Laura Sue Spano

August 28, 1968 - January 4, 2010

Laura Sue Spano, 41, of Weirton, passed away of natural causes Monday, January 04, 2010 at her home. Born August 28, 1968 in Weirton, she was a daughter of Leoma "Peg" Skinner Flowers of Weirton and the late Homer F. Flowers. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Randy and David Flowers. For 22 years, Laura worked at the Ponderosa Steak House in Weirton. Laura had a strong love...
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Betty Varlas

August 7, 1929 - January 3, 2010

Betty (Mancuso-Orecchio) Varlas, 80, of Weirton passed away Sunday, January 3, 2010, at the Weirton Medical Center. Betty was born on August 7, 1929 in Lynchburg, VA, a daughter of the late Robert Hula and Eudora Moore Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Arthur S. Mancuso, on July 16, 1957, her second husband, Joseph M. Orecchio, Sr., on February 7, 1996, her third...
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George Gvoyich

May 8, 1936 - December 30, 2009

George Gvoyich, 73, of Weirton, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2009 in the Weirton Medical Center. Born May 8, 1936 in Weirton, he was the son of the late Paul and Susan Lisko Gvoyich. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Kris Ann Gvoyich Stevens and sister Anna Gvoyich. With over 30 years of service, Mr. Gvoyich retired from Weirton Steel where he worked in the Finish...
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Mike Lesho

March 28, 1920 - December 25, 2009

Michael Lesho, 89, of 3324 Elm St. and Grandview Terrace, Weirton, WV joined his parents, his brothers, Joe, Yank, George, and Andy along with his sisters Ann Rinegal, Mary Jones, and Sue Klimansky with their heavenly Father. Uncle Mike, as he was known and loved by his many Godchildren, nieces, and nephews, was a very devoted and active member of St Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church, Weirton...
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Margaret Garan

January 2, 1921 - December 23, 2009

Margaret Garan, 88, of Weirton, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at her home. Born January 2, 1921 in Weirton, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Veronica Stimpak. She was also preceded in death by her husband Joseph Garan on September 23, 2008, sister Ann Stimpak and brothers Andrew, John, Mike, Paul and Joseph Stimpak. Mrs. Garan was a wonderful homemaker and a member of St...
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Edward S. Oleksy

July 26, 1926 - December 22, 2009

Edward "Red" S. Oleksy, 83, of Weirton passed away December 22, 2009, at Trinity West. Born July 26, 1926 in Steubenville, he was the son of the late Walter and Mary Kaczmarek Oleksy. Edward also was preceded in death by his brother Henry and sisters; Sophie, Ida, Elsie, and Martha. The love of "Red's" life, Helen Perrino whom he married February 20, 1954 passed away January 16, 2007. His...
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Reta V. Shreve

February 22, 1934 - December 20, 2009

Reta V. Shreve, 75, of Weirton passed away Sunday December 20, 2009, at the Weirton Geriatric Center. Reta was born on February 22, 1934, in Chester, WV to the late Joseph and Vellah Ringer Wharton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Shreve on July 2, 2009, her two brothers, Herman and Joseph Wharton; and her four sisters, Lucy Johnson, Freda Brewer, Alice "Juanita"...
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William T. Mathews

May 25, 1928 - December 18, 2009

William "Bill" T. Mathews, 81, of Weirton, passed away Friday, December 18, 2009 at his home. Born May 25, 1928 in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late William and Bessie Kirkendall Mathews. He was also preceded in death by his wife Frances "Fran" Mae Creasy Mathews in 1980. For 49 years, Bill was the General Manager of Tri-State Auto in Weirton, Steubenville and Carnegie, PA. He...
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Richard L. Bails

September 3, 1930 - December 17, 2009

Richard L. Bails, 79, of Weirton, died Thursday, December 17, 2009, at the Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. Born on September 3, 1930 in Weirton, WV, Richard was a son of the late Dr. E.L. and Lillian (Hubbard) Bails. With over 29 years of service, Richard retired from Weirton Steel Corporation where he worked in the railroad transportation department. He served his country in...
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James R. Reardon, Sr.

December 16, 2009 - December 16, 2009

James R. "Bob" Reardon, Sr., 92, of Weirton, passed away Tuesday, December 15, in the Weirton Medical Center. Born August 7, 1917 in Elwood, Indiana, he was a son of the late James P. and Celestine Sigward Reardon. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Carl, Thomas and Eugene Reardon and sisters Rosemary Grubick and Ruth Gebhardt. With over 35 years of service, Bob retired from...
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John A. Metz

July 23, 1925 - December 15, 2009

John A. Metz, 84, of Weirton, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2009 in the Trinity Medical Center West. Born July 23, 1925 in Kingwood, WV, he was a son of the late William A. and Sylvia Rankin Metz. He was also preceded in death by his wife Nora P. Metz on December 9, 2004, brothers George W., Harry R., and Robert L. Metz; sisters, Martha Thompson, and Loretta Farnsworth. With 37 years...
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Shirley Sciarrino

December 4, 1934 - December 13, 2009

Surrounded by her entire family, Shirley Sciarrino, 75, of Weirton, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2009 at her home. Born December 4, 1934 in Weirton, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Mildred Rakowski Wenzel. She was also preceded in death by her husband Mike Sciarrino whom she married on October 10, 1953 and who passed away October 31, 2005, son Michael Sciarrino and brothers...
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Emily V. Kirzyc

June 29, 1919 - December 12, 2009

Emily V. Kirzyc, 90, of Weirton, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2009 at her daughter’s home in Irwin, PA. Born June 29, 1919 in Wheeling, WV, she was a daughter of the late Adam and Katherine Sulek Zwierzchowski. She was also preceded in death by her husband Frank Kirzyc, brother Felix Zwierzchowski and sister Anastasia Majewski. Mrs. Kirzyc was a homemaker who loved spending time...
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Rosemarie Bragg

June 13, 1946 - December 8, 2009

Rosemarie Bragg, 63, of Weirton, passed away Tuesday, December 08, 2009 at her daughter's home in Stanley, NC. Born June 13, 1946 in Weirton, she was the daughter of the late Anthony Gregory and Mary Ann Mackey Bejczi. She was also preceded in death by her husband Raymond K. Bragg, brother Anthony Bejczi and dear friend Pegeen Opet. For 16 years, Rosemarie worked for Weirton Medical Center...
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Edward Gonzales

July 17, 1927 - December 5, 2009

Edward Gonzales, 82, of Weirton, WV, passed away Saturday, December 05, 2009 at his home. Born July 17, 1927 in Ford City, PA, he was the son of the late Amado and Gumicienda Ruiz Gonzales. He was also preceded in death by his brothers and sisters; Jess, Charles, Danny, Henry, Joe, Isabelle, Lucy, and Toni and one infant daughter. Edward served in the United States Army from 1945-1947. With...
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Richard Brill

June 8, 1950 - December 2, 2009

Richard "Rick" Brill, 59, of Raleigh, NC, formerly of Weirton, passed away Wednesday, December 02, 2009 at his sister's residence in New Cumberland, WV. Born June 8, 1950 in Steubenville, OH, he was a son of Matilda Billcheck Larch of Weirton and the late William Larch, Sr. who died in January 14, 1999. Rick served his country during the Vietnam War with the United States Army. After...
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Richard L. Rodgers

September 25, 1960 - December 2, 2009

Richard L. Rodgers, 49, of Weirton, WV, passed away Wednesday, December 02, 2009. Born September 25, 1960 in Weirton, WV, he was a son of late Melvin "Fred" and Bessie Mae Warrick Rodgers. Richard was a veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by his brothers, Fred and his wife Wendy Rodgers, Jeff and his wife Patricia Rodgers, and Dennis and his wife Dee Dee Rodgers. Friends...
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Dorothy Truax

September 17, 1924 - November 30, 2009

Dorothy "Toots" Truax, 85, of Weirton, a beautiful, sweet and caring person who took great pride in caring for her children and grandchildren, went to her final rest Monday, November 30, 2009. Born September 17, 1924 in Weirton, she was the daughter of the late George A. and Mary Sheotes Mishlan. She was also preceded in death by her husband Blaine Truax, son Larry Truax, daughters Patty...
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Florence Swiger

May 29, 1939 - November 29, 2009

Florence Swiger, 70, of Weirton, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2009 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, OH. Born May 29, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Ralph Pulice and Rosella M. Krutulis Kent. Mrs. Swiger was a homemaker and Christian by faith. Florence enjoyed watching old movies with her family. Florence is survived by her daughter Geraldine Givens of...
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Patricia G. Walker

February 9, 1928 - November 26, 2009

Patricia G. Walker, 81, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2009 in the Lancia Villa Royale in Steubenville. Born February 9, 1928 in Hunker, PA, she was the daughter of the late William "Pop" and Edna Miller Giles. She was also preceded in death by her husband Robert H. Walker, daughter Carolyn Moore, grandson David Barney, five brothers and one sister. With 30 years...
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Joseph Cuprik

October 3, 1929 - November 26, 2009

Joseph Cuprik, 80, of Weirton died Thursday November 26, 2009, at the Weirton Medical Center. He was born on October 3, 1929, in Cokeburg, PA, a son of the late Joseph and Mary Shervinsky Cuprik. Joe retired as a Lieutenant from the Weirton Police Department, were he served for 33 years. After his retirement from the force, Joe joined the sales associates at the Weirton Wal Mart, where he...
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Loretta M. Brier

July 26, 1937 - November 25, 2009

Loretta M. Brier, 72, of Weirton, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2009 in the Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH. Born July 26, 1937 in Weirton, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Helen Stanoski Brier. With 36 years of service, Loretta retired from Weirton Steel on September 30, 1991 where she worked in the Tin Mill. She was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Roman...
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Mary J. Vargo

June 25, 1925 - November 25, 2009

Mary J. Vargo, 84, of Weirton, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at the Brightwood Nursing Center in Follansbee, WV. Born June 25, 1925 in Follansbee, she was a daughter of the late Camillo and Josephine Giorgini D'Eugenio. She was also preceded in death by her husbands Charles Allen, and George Vargo, son John Grishkevich and brothers Al D'Eugenio and Domenic "Babe" D'Eugenio. ...
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Joseph A. Frisco

March 2, 1937 - November 25, 2009

Joseph A. Frisco, 72, of Weirton, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH. Born March 2, 1937 in Steubenville, he was a son of the late Frank and Rose Ritunano Frisco. With 38 years of service, Mr. Frisco retired from Weirton Steel where he worked as a Supervisor in the Strip Steel Department. He was a member of the Tri State...
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Mary Ann Conrad

November 20, 1930 - November 24, 2009

Mary Ann Conrad, 79, of Weirton, was promoted to Glory Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH. Born November 20, 1930 in Wheeling, WV, she was the daughter of the late John Bernard and Nellie Moore Travers. Mrs. Conrad was also preceded in death by her husband Edmond Conrad on July 6, 2006, daughter Martha “Marty” Battista and brother John...
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Martha L. Langford

March 28, 1920 - November 24, 2009

Martha L. Langford, 89, of Weirton, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2009 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH. Born March 28, 1920 in Harpersville, OH, she was a daughter of the late James Vincent and Matilda McGary Hartzell. She was also preceded in death by her first husband Arthur Clark, her second husband Melvin C. Langford in December of 1998; daughter Darlene...
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Luis Bruno

December 3, 1951 - November 23, 2009

With his loving wife, son and family by his side, Luis Bruno, 57, of Weirton, passed away Monday, November 23, 2009 at his home. Born December 3, 1951 in Belmonte Calabro, Italy, he was a son of Innocenza Porco Bruno of Weirton and the late Giuseppe Bruno. He was also preceded in death by his brother Anthony. Luis retired from Weirton Steel where he worked as a Millwright in the Hot Mill...
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John Bain

October 27, 1936 - November 20, 2009

John "Hoppy" Bain, 73, of Follansbee, WV died Friday November 20, 2009 in Cannonsburg, PA. Hoppy was born on October 27, 1936, in Midway, PA, a son of the late Law and Ruth Sawhill Bain. He retired after 25 years of service as a truck driver with Weir Cove Moving and Storage. Hoppy served his country from 1955 until 1957 in the United States Army. He was a member of the Saint John's...
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Thomas Mickey Pearson

May 20, 1927 - November 20, 2009

Thomas "Mickey" Pearson, 82, of New Cumberland, WV, formerly of Follansbee, WV, died Friday November 20, 2009, at the Weirton Medical Center. He was born on May 20, 1927, in Weirton, WV, a son of the late Theodore and Crystal Heaton Pearson. Mickey was also preceded in death by his grandson, Matthew Moore on April 28, 2001, and his brother, Robert Pearson. Mickey worked with Weirton Ice and...
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Martha Jean Huffman

January 19, 1933 - November 19, 2009

Martha Jean Huffman, 76, of Weirton, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2009 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville. Born January 19, 1933 in Holliday's Cove, WV, she was the daughter of the late George F. and Anna E. Brinsko Sapos. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of over 57 years, Paul Huffman, Sr. on March 31, 2009. After graduating...
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Michael J. Smoljanovich, Jr.

June 1, 1957 - November 19, 2009

Michael J. "Smo" Smoljanovich, Jr., 52, of Weirton, formerly of Steubenville, OH, passed away November 19, 2009 at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA, following a brief illness. He was born on June 1, 1957 in Weirton, WV, a son of Ruth Condrin Smoljanovich of Weirton and the late Michael J. Smoljanovich, Sr. Smo was employed at Weirton Steel, now Arcelor Mittal Plant, in...
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George G. Raveaux

October 14, 1928 - November 12, 2009

Loving husband and father, George G. Raveaux, 81, of Weirton, who had never met a stranger, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2009 in the Weirton Geriatric Center. Born October 14, 1928 in Weirton, he was the son of the late George and Catherine Nusser Raveaux. He was also preceded in death by his sister Gertrude Costello and son-in-law Gary Shultz. With 38 years of service, Mr. Raveaux...
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Angela Vasilakis Mikedis

September 27, 1918 - November 12, 2009

Angela Vasilakis Mikedis, 91, born September 27, 1918, went to be with her Lord on November 12, 2009 at Trinity Medical Center West. Angela was the beloved wife of the late Christoforos Mikedis. She was the mother of Stephen James Glykas and grandmother to Susan Jane Glykas, Stephen James Glykas, Jr., and Alex Stephen Glykas. Angela was the proud great-grandmother to two grandsons George...
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Joseph Porco

October 2, 1913 - November 9, 2009

Joseph Porco, 96, of Weirton, passed away Monday, November 9, 2009 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, OH. Born October 2, 1913 in Calabria, Italy, he was a son of the late Bonaventure and Giuseppina Veltri Porco. He was also preceded in death by his wife Catherine Gialle Porco on October 12, 2003, brothers Frank, Jerry and Aldo Porco and sister Lena Osso. In 1977, Mr....
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Forrest W. Felton, Sr.

May 4, 1928 - November 8, 2009

Forrest W. "Bill" Felton, Sr., 81, of Weirton, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2009 at his home. Born May 4, 1928 in Paden City, WV, he was the son of the late Ezra C. and Mary L. Mercer Felton. He was also preceded in death by five sisters Mildred Yost Lightner, Gertrude Leasure, Carol Loy, Lenora Gilmore and Goldie Ellen. With 45 years of service, Bill retired from Weirton Steel where he...
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Earl Zagan

January 1, 1923 - November 5, 2009

Earl Zagan, 86, loving husband, entrepreneur, world traveler, passed away Thursday November 5, 2009, at the Trinity Health Systems, West in Steubenville, OH. Born on January 1, 1923, in Canton, OH, he was a son of the late John and Marie Milosan Zagan, Sr. and a stepson of the late Helen Zagan. He was also preceded in death by a niece, Linda Quesenberry. Earl's love for flying began at the...
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Giovannina A. Cantini

March 24, 1914 - November 4, 2009

Giovannina A. (Jennie) Cantini, 95, of Weirton, WV died, Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at the Weirton Geriatric Center. She was born on March 24, 1914, in Foggia, Italy, a daughter of the late Nick and Assunta Barbara Pavia. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Emaretto A. Cantini, brother Ralph Pavia and sister Constantina Sestito. A homemaker, Mrs. Cantini was a member of the...
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Jessica Kristine Taylor

June 4, 1981 - November 4, 2009

Jessica Kristine Taylor, 28, of Weirton, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at the Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Born June 6, 1981 in Weirton, she was the daughter of William Joseph Brenda, Jr. and Treva Boggess Brenda of Weirton. She was preceded in death by her daughter Zelda Elezibeth Taylor on February 19, 2003. Jessica was a homemaker. A true child at heart, she had an...
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Irene K. Grossi

October 2, 1931 - November 3, 2009

Irene K. Grossi, 78, of Weirton, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2009. She was born in Weirton, WV, to John and Teresa Olenick Yacos, Sr. on October 2, 1931. On July 25, 1953, she married John T. Grossi, and together they had five children. Irene retired as a Teacher's Aid for Hancock County Schools. But most of her married life,...
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Michael Ray Merico

January 8, 1962 - November 2, 2009

Michael Ray Merico, 47, of Weirton Passed away on Monday November 2, 2009, at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH. He was born on January 8, 1962, in Weirton, WV, to Frank A. Merico, Sr. and the late Helen J. Merico. Michael is survived by his wife April (Gates) Merico, his daughter, Mandy R. Merico and his son, Michael A. Merico. He also leaves behind his father, Frank A. Merico...
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Braelin Nicole Bailey

November 1, 2009 - November 1, 2009

Braelin Nicole Bailey, infant daughter of Kenneth and Dana Grossi Bailey was born on and passed away on November 1, 2009. In addition to her parents, Braelin is survived by her sister Brittany and her brother Brennan. Private services were held with her family.
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Carol Ann Aston

June 8, 1941 - November 1, 2009

Carol Ann (McIntyre) Aston of Weirton, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2009 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Alvy, WV, she was a daughter of the late Oliver Paul and Leota Wright McIntyre. She was also preceded in death by her brother Wayne P. McIntyre. Carol was a member of the Oakland Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her husband Ronald W. Aston; daughters...
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Elizabeth Betty Jeziorski

February 22, 1918 - October 30, 2009

Elizabeth Betty Jeziorski, 91, of New Cumberland, WV, formerly of Weirton, passed away Friday, October 30, 2009 at Trinity West Medical Center in Steubenville, OH. She was born February 22, 1918 in Deslodge, Missouri, the daughter of the late Joseph and Julia Lysa Trubilowicz. Betty was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Cumberland, WV. She was a past financial...
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Patricia Joan Wagner

March 11, 1934 - October 29, 2009

Patricia Joan Wagner, 75, of Weirton passed Thursday, October 29, 2009 at her home. She was born March 11, 1934 in Buck Run, WV, the daughter of the late Okey Ernest and Cora Elizabeth Thomas Monroe. Her brothers Ernest and Roy Monroe, and sister Clara Virgil McCullough also preceded her in death. Patricia was a homemaker and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a...
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Walter R. Wieloh

August 27, 1926 - October 28, 2009

Walter R. Wieloh, 83, of Weirton, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2009 in the Weirton Medical Center. Born August 27, 1926 in Weirton, he was a son of the late Walter K. and Nellie Blasczak Wieloh. As an original faculty member of Madonna High School in 1955, Walter taught English, Latin, and Theatre. He served as Chairman of the English department for many years and was the founder and...
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Mary Z. Gogul

March 24, 1918 - October 25, 2009

Mary (Zdinak) Gogul, 91, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2009 in Weirton Medical Center, Weirton, WV. She was born March 24, 1918 in Weirton, the daughter of the late Michael and Teresa Rohal Zdinak, Jr. She was preceded in death by her husbands John C. Gogul in 1990 and Otha Platt in 1954. She was also preceded in death by her daughters Theresa (Tipi) Philipps and Mary Jane Tuchalski,...
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Ann M. Doyle

October 1, 1921 - October 25, 2009

Ann M. Doyle, 88, of Weirton, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2009 in the Inn at Wyngate, Weirton. Born October 1, 1921 in New York, NY, she was a daughter of the late William J. and Madeline Scheid Rabold. She was also preceded in death by her husband Michael J. Doyle on May 3, 2003 and sister Madeline T. Rabold in March, 2009. For 28 years, Ann served as school secretary in Old Bridge, NJ...
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Ruby M. Oliver

July 19, 1919 - October 25, 2009

Ruby M. Oliver, 90, of Weirton, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2009 in the Carriage Inn, Steubenville, OH. Born July 19, 1919 in Hundred, WV, she was a daughter of the late John and Lillian Batson Phillips. She was also preceded in death by her husband Edward E. Oliver on March 6, 1991 and sister Eva Cromie who died in 1990. For 16 years, she worked as a service clerk for Stone & Thomas in...
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Frances L. Zagula

February 14, 1921 - October 21, 2009

Frances L. Zagula, 88, of Weirton, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2009 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH. Born February 14, 1921 in Weirton, she was a daughter of the late John and Sophie Bajek Wojdyla. She was also preceded in death by her husband Sigmund "Ziggy" Zagula on May 15, 1982, brother John C. Wojdyla and sisters Anna Hawrot, Stella Paisley, Catherine...
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Laura Mae Miller

April 20, 1912 - October 18, 2009

Laura Mae Miller, 97, formerly of Weirton passed away Sunday, October 18, 2009 in Scottdale, PA. She was born in Greensburg, PA, the daughter of the late John W. and Margaret Dunsmore Hillen, and her aunt Jemima Dunsmore Hillen who raised her. Her husband Arch Miller Jr, who passed away in 1987, brother Lt Col John W. Hillen Jr and step brother James Drylie also preceded her in death. Laura...
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Corvita Maelita Denise Johnson

November 6, 1980 - October 18, 2009

Corvita Maelita Denise "Vita" Johnson, 28, of Weirton, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2009 resulting from a house fire in Weirton. Born November 6, 1980 in Wheeling, WV, she was a daughter of Cornelius "Neecy" Johnson of Weirton and Darlene Williams Johnson of Wheeling. She was also preceded in death by her son Adrian LaChang Henry and step mother Tammy Reese, both of whom perished in the...
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Adrian LaChang Henry

September 12, 2007 - October 18, 2009

Adrian LaChang Henry, 2, of Weirton, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2009 resulting from a house fire in Weirton. Born September 12, 2007 in Wheeling, he was a son of Adrian Henry, Sr. of Wheeling, the late Corvita Maelita Denise "Vita" Johnson and step-grandmother Tammy Reese, both of whom perished in the fire. In addition to his father, Adrian is survived by his grandparents Cornelius ...
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Mitchell C. Joseph, Sr.

January 31, 1929 - October 17, 2009

Mitchell C. Joseph Sr, 80, of Weirton, passed away October 17, 2009, at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH. He was born January 31, 1929 in Aliquippa, Pa, the son of the late Mike C. and Elizabeth J. Szemethy Joseph. His daughter Carolyn Price and stepson Thomas Wylie, brothers Eddie and Dale Joseph, sister Geraldine Bennett, half sister Margaret Gazekes, also preceded...
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David M. Smolewski

December 12, 1962 - October 17, 2009

David M. Smolewski, 46, of Steubenville, OH passed away Saturday, October 17, 2009. He was born December 27, 1962 to the late Vincent Leo and Betty Lou Granger Smolewski. Private funeral arrangements are being handled at the convenience of his family.
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