bernice zapotoczny
Bernice Zapotoczny, 81, of Weirton, died March 17, 2002 at Brightwood Nursing Home. She was born October 19, 1920, in Weirton, WV, the daughter of the late Jacob and Mary Gorczynska Juszczyk. Her husband Francis Zapotoczny, a daughter Christine Zapotoczny, a brother Frank Jessic, and two sisters Helen Tonski and Sophie Kelly preceded her in death. Bernice retired with 35 years of service from the Weirton Steel Company, where she worked in the General Office as a telephone operator. She was a member of the Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Christian Mothers and Rosary Society of the church, Weirton Steel 25 Year Club, and the Polish National Alliance #3001 where she held various offices. She is survived by a son, Frank Zapotoczny and his wife Ola of Weirton; a daughter, Charlene Hill and her husband Norman of Laurel, MD; two brothers, Stanley Jessic of Weirton and Edward Juszczyk of Warren, MI; two sisters, Mrs. Emil (Ann) Presley of Weirton, and Mrs. Charles (Valerie) Grace of San Antonio, TX; 5 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday from 7-9 PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main St., Weirton, where a vigil service will be held at 8:30 PM Wednesday. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 2 PM Thursday at Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Weirton. Interment will be at St. Paul Cemetery, Weirton. Obit/send condolences to her family at www.grecohertnick.com Funeral Home: Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV US 26062

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  1. stanley jessic, sorry to hear of your loss. my thoughts and prayers are with you. sincerely jerry hamill

  2. We shared in your sorrow in the death of Bernice. May you feel the presence of our Heavenly Father during this difficult time, knowing she is now at peace with Him.

  3. I am so sorry that I will be unable to pay my last respects to Bernice, but know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

  4. We share in your sorrow in the passing away of Bernice. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Stan & Fran

  5. I wish to offer my sympathy and prayers on the passing of Bernice. We never can fully comprehend how life will carry us to Heaven. Bernice lived a most unique life over these past many years, now her time of peaceful reward without pain, sorrow or suffering has begun. I have fond memories of Bernice at the T.K. Hall during my younger days with the PNA dance group in Weirton. I shall offer Mass for her intention and for your consolation.


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