Mary Ann Brancazio Rurak
March 12, 1925 ~ July 1, 2018
Mary Brancazio Rurak, 93, Weirton, WV, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2018, in the Weirton Medical Center.
Born March 12, 1925, in Butler, PA, Mary was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Dominica Cioffi Brancazio. She was also preceded in death, by her husband, Benny Rurak; and her brothers, Joseph, Dominic and Tony Brancazio.
Mary retired from the City of Weirton, where she worked as a crossing guard and a meter maid. She volunteered countless hours over the years at Weirton Medical Center, and also at her church. In her free time she enjoyed cooking, baking, bowling, golfing, and playing cards with her friends and family.
Mary was a member of Sacred Heart of Mary Church, Christian Mothers, Rosary Society, and the Past President of the Sacred Heart of Mary School PTA.
Most of all, Mary will be remembered for the unconditional love she had for her family.
She will be remembered with love by her sons, David and Marcia Rurak of Newark, DE, and Rich and Judith Rurak of Richmond, VA; daughters, Rita Rurak Angel of Vienna, WV, and Johnna and Harry Hobgood of Woodinville, WA; five grandchildren, who she absolutely adored, Lauren (Aaron) Denu, Dr. Kevin Rurak, Rachel Rurak, Trace (Lauren) Hobgood, and Carmen Rurak.
Visitation will be Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 AM Friday at Sacred Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church Weirton.
Reverend Anthony G. Thurston will preside.
Interment will follow in Saint Paul Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Weirton Madonna High School weirtonmadonna.org 150 Michael Way Weirton, WV 26062 or Sacred Heart of Mary Church 200 Preston Avenue Weirton, WV 26062
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Our most sincere condolences to Rita, Richard, David and Johnna, Aunt Mary’s beloved grandchildren and all her beloved nieces and nephews. She was a wonderful woman with such zest for life and a great sense of humor! She will be deeply missed by all! She now is at peace with her Lord! ❤️ Stan and Jan
Rita, Richard, David, and Johnna,
I’m sad not to be with you as you celebrate your Mom’s life. She was a truly remarkable woman. Despite the many health challenges she had, she never indulged in self-pity and pushed herself to be
active, productive, and independent. She had more energy and accomplished more than most half her age. I always looked forward to visiting with her when I returned to Weirton to visit family. I will miss her smile and her sense of humor. May happy and proud memories comfort you. Barbara Maslowski
Rich and Judy, we never really got to know Mary well, though we met her briefly, but just listening to Lauren and Aaron talk about her we could tell she was a wonderful person. We know she will be missed terribly. We are so sorry for your loss and wish you strength as you move on with the emptiness that occupancies the passing of such a wonderful soul. Sending our love, Paul and Diane.
Rich, may your memories of your Mother bring peace and comfort to you and your family. May the Lord bless you
Mary’s kindness and joy were constantly on display, signs that she loved well and was well loved!