Catherine Mary Grubor

Catherine Mary Grubor of Weirton, WV passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017 at the Laurels of Steubenville Nursing facility at the age of 90. Born April 8, 1926 in Slovan, PA, Catherine was a daughter of the late George and Mary Matesic. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 54 years Mike; son Mark who died at the age of 48; eight older siblings, George, Sam, William, John, Susan, Ann, Clara and Mary and younger brother Joseph. Surviving is her daughter Darlene Grubor of Pittsburgh, son Michael (Marian) Grubor of New Cumberland; grandchildren Richelle (Joshua) Brinkley and Melissa (Matthew) Cravitz and three great-grandchildren Megan, Alexander, and Adeline Rose. In addition are two very special friends, Linda Vance of Pittsburgh who she referred to as her "adopted daughter", and Cindy Thomaselli, of Follansbee, a friend of her son Mark who stayed close to the family after he passed away. Catherine had a diverse working background. During WWII she worked in a defense plant making airline gunner turrets and tank camouflage nets. She also worked at Vimco Macaroni Factory, was a waitress at Klines Seafood Restaurant and a seamstress at Bobbie Brooks Clothing Factory to name a few. Catherine was a long time member of and very active at St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church in Weirton. She belonged to the choir for many years as well as the Christian Mothers for which she served as President twice. She also taught CCD (Sunday School) for thirteen years and was a liaison for the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston for three years. In addition, she served as Den Mother for the Cub Scouts for three years, and Vice President of the local AARP chapter. Friends will be received on Tuesday from 6-8PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main St., Weirton, where a Vigil Service will be held at 7:30 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:15 AM Wednesday at St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church. Reverend Father Anthony G. Thurston will officiate. Interment will follow at St. Paul Cemetery, Weirton. Although sadly missed by those she leaves behind, we are thankful that her suffering is finally over and she is reunited with all her family and friends who have gone before. We take solace in our faith that she is happy with our Lord who has always been important in her life and the source of her strength. We celebrate her life and her going home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, 229 California Ave, Weirton, WV 26062 or to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105. Funeral Home: Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV US 26062