anthony pietranton

Anthony (Tony) Francis Pietranton, 65, son of Anthony J. Pietranton and Mary Frances (Perky) Varner died on June 19 laying in his lazy boy with the Pirate game on and Tyler Childers playing in the background surrounded by his family.

Tony was born in Weirton, WV on March 31, 1959. He graduated from Weirton Madonna High School in 1977. He attended West Liberty College then transferred to WVU where he earned a BS in Psychology and a Masters in Industrial Relations. He was a member of the WVU Industrial Relations Honor Society.

Tony’s career started as an entry level recruiter with Federated Investors. Through hard work, dedication, and loyalty, his career flourished with stops at Invesmart, Traco, and Tri-State Capital Bank. Tony was currently employed as an Executive Vice President with WesBanco. As the head of Human Resources, Tony believed that people should be treated with respect and compassion, and he was fortunate to have those attributes reciprocated on many occasions.

Tony will be remembered by many of the area youth for being an inspirational coach. While he coached basketball at Sacred Heart of Mary and St. Joseph’s, spending time instructing on the baseball field was his passion. He spent many hours volunteering with Weirton Baseball Association in different capacities including President. Tony supported his children in whatever sport they were playing at the time. From volunteering in the concession stand to sending inspirational messages before each game, and always being in the stands to cheer them on.

Tony was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Madonna School Board, Sacred Heart School Board, St. Joseph’s Athletic Board, the Rivers Club Board of Directors, and Sacred Heart of Mary Parish.
While at WVU Tony met the “love of his life”, Kathy Kozdras. They built a life together from their first date in October 1980 to their wedding on July 27, 1985. They filled their home with love. Tony was happiest with a house full of family and friends to cook for. Gnocchi, pizza, ravioli, and frittata were some of his signature dishes. He always enjoyed trying a new recipe for his family’s Sunday dinners.

Tony was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Jon Pietranton.

Left to celebrate his memory and carry on his legacy are his wife, Kathy, children, Elizabeth, Anthony (Melissa), Mary (Matt) Parker, Daniel (Alexa), and Emily, grandchildren, Anthony Cimino, Emmett, Jude, Ellis Parker, and Harper, siblings, Joe (Karlene), Monica Westfall, and Mark (Susie), and many nieces and nephews and extended family members.

The family would like to thank Dr. Tim Wong and the amazing staff at UPMC Presbyterian for the loving care Tony received over the last 4 1/2 months.

Visitation will be Friday June 21, 2024 from 12 Noon until 3 PM and 5 PM until 9 PM at the Greco – Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM on Saturday at Sacred Heart of Mary Church 200 Preston Avenue Weirton, WV.

Interment will follow at Saint Paul’s Cemetery.

A Celebration of Tony’s life will be held immediately after leaving the cemetery at Nio’s Italian Bar and Restaurant 243 Three Springs Drive Weirton, WV.

Memorial contributions may be made to Pitt Cardiovascular Research Fund for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) https://tinyurl.com/HCMPITTResearch For those wishing to send a check, please send to University of Pittsburgh HCM Research University of Pittsburgh C/O Tom Huey Forbes Tower Suite 8084 3600 Forbes Avenue at Meyran Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3405

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Services

Visitation: June 21, 2024 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV 26062

(304) 748-3219
https://www.grecohertnick.com

Visitation: June 21, 2024 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV 26062

(304) 748-3219
https://www.grecohertnick.com

Mass of Christian Burial: June 22, 2024 10:00 am

Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church
200 Preston Avenue
Weirton, WV 26062


Celebration of Life: June 22, 2024 12:00 pm

Nio's
243 Three Springs Drive
Weirton, WV 26062


Charities

The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Anthony F. "Tony" Pietranton 's name.

Pitt Cardovascular Research Fund for HCM

Univ of Pitt C/O Tom Huey Forbes Tower Suite 8084 3600 Forbes Ave

Pittsburgh,

PA

15213-3405

tinyurl.com

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  1. Candle Selection 2I was fortunate to work with Tony the last few years, he was definitely a bright star that will be greatly missed! I wish you all peace, strength, and the comfort of cherished memories during this difficult time.

  2. My thoughts and prayers are for Kathy and the children and his siblings. Sounds like he suffered for a long time. So wonderful that Joe and I got to visit the family at Aunt Jeanie’s birthday party. Cannot believe Joe and he are both gone now. I bet they are together in heaven. Much love to all of you in your grief. Lynne Cimino

    • We apologize for this late entry. Just returned to town and heard the sad news of Tony’s passing. I grew up with Pie from school to the police community since our fathers were both on the force together. Mike played baseball with Tony throughout the Termite league. It all seems like yesterday. He will be missed…

  3. Candle Selection 2He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death, or mourning, or crying, or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. Revelation 21:4

    I am so sorry for your loss.

  4. To know Tony Pietranton was to love him. His beautiful family reflects all the love that they received from Tony and Kath. Tony’s journey here has ended, but the beautiful memories will live on, in the hearts, of all who knew him.❤️

    • Very saddened to hear of Tony’s passing. What a great guy – patient, loyal, loving and kind. May he RIP. Prayers for family and friends.

  5. The Pietrantons and the Levendorfs were blessed with literally three generations of friendship and three generations of being neighbors. And now we share the same week for devastating loss. Please know that Kathy, Anthony, Dan and the entire Pietranton and Kozdras families remain in my thoughts and have my most heartfelt sympathy.

  6. Kathy and Family, Ed and I are so sorry for your loss! Tony was a wonderful and kind person. We came to know Tony through our son, Ryan Hudak. Tony was always asking about Ryan’s Dad, but he always called him Eddie. Every time we saw him he always had a smile and a kind word. You have our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers!!!

  7. I am very sorry to read of my Classmate “Pie” passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. Pie was a really good guy.

  8. To all of Kathy’s and Anthony’s families, I am saddened to know that Pie has left us. We had so much fun so much laughter all through grade school and high school . What a great guy.He will always be remembered. Rest in peace my friend.

  9. Candle Selection 2Kathy and family. So sorry for your loss. Know that you are in my prayers as you grieve and mourn.

  10. We are very devastated to hear of the loss of your dear husband Tony and patriarch of the Pietranton family. We will be praying for you and thinking of you all in your time of grief. This is such a loss of a great man.

  11. Prayers for family and friends. I was blessed to know Tony when we worked together at Federated Investors and TriState Capital Bank. He will certainly be missed. A huge loss of a great guy gone much too soon! RIP. 🙏🏼

  12. My deepest sympathy to Kathy and all of Tony’s loved ones. May he rest in peace✝️🙏

  13. Such a wonderful guy taken from us far too soon. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family as they go through this very difficult time.

  14. Candle Selection 6Pietranton family, so very sorry for your loss. May god guide you during this difficult time. The Littleton family.

  15. To Kathy and the entire Pietranton family. Linda and I and our family want to express our deepest sympathies. Pie was a wonderful mentor and coach to Marc and Evan. We will always remember the wonderful memories at the Creek playing ball. God bless and RIP Coach Pie. Marc and Linda Harris

  16. Candle Selection 2My deepest sympathy to Kathy and the entire Pietranton family. I sat right next to and worked with Tony for years. He was organized, professional, thoughtful. compassionate and the hardest working person I knew: During the pandemic he worked tirelessly with his team. He took a genuine interest in people and was the foundation of the bank. He kept us safe….you always felt protected with Tony. I’ll remember him for his unwavering strength and his great sense of humor among many other wonderful attributes….most of all…his love for his family.

    Rest in peace Tony….

    Dawn Zenner Gaudi

  17. To Kathy and family, So sorry for your loss. He was such a wonderful person and will be missed by many. Prayers to all

  18. Candle Selection 5To Kathy and all the Pietranton family, I share my utmost condolences in the passing of Tony. I have had the pleasure of working under Tony for the past 7 plus years down in KY. I truly hate that I’m not able to make the trip to attend the funeral. I will forever cherish the humor, conversations, leadership and mentoring that I experienced with Tony. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. May God send his comforting spirit to you all during this time of mourning.

  19. Kathy and family,
    We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Tony. He was a great guy. May God be with all of you at this difficult time. May he rest in peace. 🙏🏻✝️

  20. So sorry to hear of Tony’s passing. It was an honor to get to know Tony and family over the past few months. Your family’s love for one another is admirable and Tony clearly made an impact on everyone he met. Tony’s sarcastic sense of humor and genuine love for his family were a pleasure to witness. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

  21. Candle Selection 2Dear Kathy and family
    We couldn’t make the funeral home. We are so sorry to hear about Anthony. Know that you are in our prayers.

  22. Candle Selection 8My dear Kathy and all the Pietranton families,
    Our heartfelt sympathies to all of you on Anthony’s passing. He certainly made a positive impact on all the lives he touched. Those memories will forever be in your hearts. God bless you all, Cathy &Jack Arango

  23. Dear Pietranton Family. Thinking of you and your lovely family as you celebrate the life of Tony. May you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. I believe that tears can heal, memories can comfort, and love lives on forever. My deepest heartfelt condolences.
    Grace & Love, Cindy Pirraglia

  24. We will miss you forever, Uncle Tony.

    To the rest of our Pietranton family, you are in our prayers in this most difficult time. We are so grateful to have known and loved Tony.

  25. To the Pietranton Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I had the honor of knowing Tony at WesBanco. What a great man. He was well respected and caring man. He would always greet me and ask how I was. He will be missed. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers

  26. As an overnight security officer at WesBanco, I got to know Tony these past 10 years. He’s one of the absolutely nicest people I’ve ever known. I was so sad to hear this news, and I send my deepest condolences to his family and friends.

    Rest in Peace, Tony. You are already missed here at the bank.

  27. I am so sorry to learn of Pie’s passing. He was a great friend throughout our days at Madonna and later when we shared a duplex at WVU. I remember when Pie and Kathy first got together back then and I pray that God will comfort Kathy and all of Pie’s family and his many friends as you grieve his loss. And I hope that all will find comfort in the image of Pie rejoicing in the communion of saints with our Lord and all of the loved ones who preceded him. 💖

  28. I am so saddened to hear of Tony’s passing. By far one of the most amazing person I have ever known and worked for. He always has the best sense of humor and was so down to earth. Was my mentor and he will be profoundly missed.


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