Alexander Stakias
April 6, 1934 ~ September 3, 2010
Alexander Stakias, 76, of Weirton, passed away Friday, September 3. 2010, in the Weirton Medical Center, following a lengthy illness. He was born April 6, 1934 in Weirton, WV, the son of the late Apostolos and Chrysanthy Janodis Stakias. His brothers Harry and George Stakias, also preceded him in death.
Alex was a former employee of National Steel Corporation. He retired from the Hancock County Sheriff�s Department where he was Chief Deputy of Hancock County. He was a member of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, the Ahepa Chapter of Weirton and the American Legion Post 10. He served his country in the US Navy and was a Korean War Veteran.
He is survived by his wife Dorothea Arnas Stakias of Weirton, whom he married June 9, 1957; daughters, Vangelle Stakias of Wintersville, OH, Cynthia Widenhouse and her husband Dr. Brian Widenhouse of Charleston, SC and Dr. Alexandra George and her husband John S. George II of Mars, PA; grandchildren, Alexandra and Nicole Mougianis, Melina and Amalea George, Cristian and Lexi Widenhouse; and his sister Penny Diniaco and her husband Gus of Weirton, WV; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Sunday, September 5, 2010, from 4-8 PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main St, Weirton, WV. Additional visitation will be Monday, September 6, 2010 from 10 to 11AM, at the All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, Weirton. The funeral service will follow at 11 AM. Interment will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Military graveside services will be conducted by the Weirton Honor Guard.
The family would like to thank Dr. Keith Bravo, Dr. Stanley Manino and the wonderful nurses and aides of the Weirton Medical Center for their care, patience and compassion.
Memorial contributions can be made to the All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, 3528 West St, Weirton, WV, 26062.
Share your memories and tributes with his family at www.grecohertnick.com
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
dorothea and family, Sorry to hear of your loss. All the stakiass were very close friends of our father Coach Hamill. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. sincerely, Carl and Jerry Hamill
Alex, John and family, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. We are truly sorry for your loss. God Bless Love Frank, Sandy and Michaela Schrim
Alex was my roomate at the West Virginia Police Academy from Sept. of 1985 through December. His sense of humor and friendship will always be remembered. He always spoke about his wife and daughters with such pride and obvious love. Please accept my sympathy.
To the Stakias family- We are very sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Stakias. Though we did not meet, Vangelle is very special to us, and knowing her, I am sure he was a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
My deepest sympahties to the Stakias Family. Alex was truly a wonderful person and a great friend. I have the fondest memories of Alex and Teddy during my time as Hancoock County Administrator….none of which I can share but rest assured will never forget. Will
Dorthea and Family we were saddened to hear of the passing of Alex. we had many fond memories growing up in North Weirton. Our deepest sympahties to the Stakias family Mr. & Mrs. George Mollis
to the Stakias Family, I worked with Alex in the late 1970’s at National Steel. He was always a surprise; you never knew what to expect! With deepest sympathy, Maureen
Dear Vangelle, Ann and I just returned from Hilton Head and saw the obituary. Our sincere condolences to you and the girls. Sam & Ann Shorac
Dorothea and family….I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My mom & dad (Lois & Larry Westover) asked that I pass along their condolences also. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Becky
Dear Dorothea and family, We would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy, our prayers and our love to you all. May God bless and comfort each and every one of you.
Cindy, We are so sorry for your loss. I wish there were some majic words I could say to make it better. But just know youand your family are in my prayers and thoughts, daily at this most difficult time. Love, Deborah and Joan
Mrs. Stakias, Cindy and Family, We are so very sad for your loss today and will pray for your Husband and Father in our Mass on Sunday. Remember to take time to feel his presence as he will always with you!! Our deepest Love and Prayers. Mike, Peggy, Adrianna and Kyra
Cindy, I want to express my sympathy for the loss of your father. God Bless.
Dear Vangelle, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Linda Buchanan
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. We have fond memories of the family and we were blessed to know Alex. May God hold you tight during your loss.
My thoughts go out to all who knew Mr. Stakias. God Bless
I’m sorry to hear about Mr. Stakias. But he lives on everytime one of his daughters smile.