Anna Mae Whitehead
April 21, 1929 ~ October 5, 2025
Born in:
Bertha, Pennsylvania
Resided in:
Weirton, West Virginia
Anna Sherasky Whitehead (Restanio),96, of Weirton passed away Sunday October 5th,2025.
Ann was born April 21, 1929, daughter to the late John and Stella Sheraskey-Niedzialkia-Matula of Slovan PA.
Ann was a member of Saint Joseph the Worker Catholic Church and was a member of the Christian Mothers.
In 1966, she became the secretary at Madonna High School for six years, and at the age of 52 went back to college for her accounting degree. Ann was told at the time by her professor “You’re wasting your time because no one will want to hire someone at your age.” Well, anyone that really knew Ann knew she was one of the best accountants in Weirton.
She worked for and managed the office of James M Riley in Weirton, was employed for many years by Guida Enterprises Inc., worked for the Holiday Inn and Best Western, and did personal taxes as well. She did not retire until the age of 89!
Ann was preceded in death by her first husband Jeff Whitehead of 50 years; her second husband Tom Restanio of Joffre, PA; her daughter, Frances Blinco of St. Albans WV; her siblings were Alma Metrovich, John, Frank and Joe Sheraskey; John and George Niedzialkia from Burgettstown, PA.
Surviving members of her family are Glenna Whitehead (Rich Lawton); Glenna’s son, Drew his wife Kasey and daughter Harper Hindman; Frances’ four girls and husbands, Kristin and Chris Deeley, Erica Giacomi, Keri and Eric Thomas and Erin and Jonathan Little ;and seven great- grandchildren.
In addition to her immediate family, she is also survived by Restanio families of PA, Patricia (late John) Findling, Thomas (Lisa) Restanio, Loretta (Bud) Cecchini, Joe (Misty) Restanio, Ron (Elena) Restanio; Dan (Danette) Restanio, Gary (Lori) Restanio, and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday 10 AM at Saint Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Weirton.
Rev. Father Dennis R. Schuelkens will preside.
Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Follansbee.
Anne’s daughter would like to express her most sincere gratitude to Dr. John, Rhonda Quatrocchi of Serra Manor, the administration nurses and staff for all their love patience and care they gave her mom.
Ann was extremely feisty when she first moved into assisted living, they had their hands full but she learned to love each and every one of them dearly.
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Services
Mass of Christian Burial: October 9, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church
229 California Avenue
Weirton, WV 26062
304-723-2054
Mass of Christian Burial: October 9, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church
229 California Avenue
Weirton, WV 26062
304-723-2054
Glenna, So sorry to see the loss if your mom. What a long life she had! You have been blessed & are in our prayers.
Lori & Bob Szymanek
Dear Glenna, Rich and families,
Sorry for your loss. Your mom was very nice and always friendly. God bless you all during this trying time.
Tim and Lisa
So Sorry for the loss of your mother, she was an amazing women and wonderful with such a great personality. I just adored her at Madonna.
Glenna and family,
You have my deepest sympathy on the passing of your Mom. She lived a long and happy life. May God be with you and guide you at this time. You now have a guardian angel for life.
So sorry to read of your mother’s passing! You were lucky to have her as long as you did and hope your memories carry you through this difficult time. I’ll always remember her infectious smile. God bless all of you, Cathy Arango
Dear Glenna and Family, So very sorry to read that Anne has passed away! She was loved by so many people and will be greatly missed. I’ll never forget how she helped me when I was GM at the Holiday Inn Weirton. I will let the Linchris Family know of her passing because they also thought so much of Anne. May she Rest In Peace!
Joann Matthews-Babela
Glenna and family, your mom was a nice lady. Her eyes always lit up when we met. I will never forget the assembly in the gym when Father Bell asked her to come along, and he announced “happy Mrs Whitehead Day!” . Everyone applauded. She was so surprised!
Glenna and family, so sorry for your loss. I was introduced to your mother by my sister Patty. She was always very pleasant, and was always happy to see Patty. I am going to try to attend the funeral.
i so often thought of your mom and wondered how she was, now I knowI she is at peace. and is with all her neighborhood friends🫶 I know mom will be happy to see her again.
She touched me in so many ways that I cannot even begin to express. i’m sorry I won’t be able to see you in person to express my sorrow, but know my loving thoughts & hugs are with you.
Debbie
i so often thought of your mom and wondered how she was, now I knowI she is at peace. and is with all her neighborhood friends🫶 I know mom will be happy to see her again.
She touched me in so many ways that I cannot even begin to express. i’m sorry I won’t be able to see you in person to express my sorrow, but know my loving thoughts & hugs are with you.
Debbie
Loretta(Restanio): so very sorry concerning the death of Anna Mae Whitehead. What a wonderful woman she was! I am sure she will be greatly missed.
Theresa Cicci (Froats)
Dear Glenna, my deepest sympathy on the loss of your beautiful Mother. How lucky you are to have your Mother for so many years. God Bless Her.
YOUR MOM WAS A FIRECRACKER I NICKNAMESD HER GASTOPOE BECAUSE YOU DIDN’T MESS WITH HER! MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY, MAY SHE RIP
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers to her family.
To the Whitehead family. Sending prayers to all of you. We all knew and loved “Aunt Anne”
To the Whitehead family. Sending prayers to all of you. We all knew and loved “Aunt Anne”
So sorry Glenna and Rich. She lived an inspiring busy life that left a unforgetable memory to the people she met. Im so glad we became neighbors once again to rekindle some great memories. Ray and I will miss her along with our grandaughter Lexi who loved to tend to her yard for her.
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. She was such an example of living life to the fullest and having a great sense of humor. We know where you got it.
My mom and dad feel so bad. My dad always enjoyed reminiscing with her. My mom always appreciated how she asked how she was doing with one kidney. May she RIP and God bless you all