Charles W. Casey
December 12, 1918 ~ January 27, 2005
Charles W. Casey, 86, of Follansbee, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2005 at the Weirton Medical Center. Born December 12, 1918 in Walton, WV, he was the son of the late William D. and Lura Braun Casey. Charles was also preceded in death by his wife Betty Trippett Casey on October 6, 1986, daughter Shauna Lynn Casey on October 21, 1992 and sisters Gladys, Lola and Buelah.
Charles was a retired insurance agent and was a former employee of Nickles Bakery. In 1959, he founded the Casey Sisters School of Dance and currently worked with the Casey News Agency. He was a member of the Cove Presbyterian Church and also served as Staff Sergeant in the US Army during World War II.
His survivors include his son Terry Casey and his wife Debbie of Weirton; daughters Mitzie Bradley and her husband Frank of Paris, PA, Brenda Casey of Follansbee and Colleen Shaw and her husband Butch of Paris, PA; 11 grandchildren, Mike, Tim and Brian Bradley, Todd Majoris, Darcee Groves, Kristen Palavis, Craig, Ryan and Eric Shaw and Heather and Chelcee Casey; 4 great grandchildren and brother Ralph Casey of St. Mary’s, WV.
Friends will be received Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, where funeral services will be held at 1:30PM Sunday with Rev. Michael Lenno presiding. Interment will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Weirton with Military Services conducted by the VFW Firing Squad and Evert Maki American Legion Post 10 Honor Guard.
Please consider a contribution in memory of Charles to the American Cancer Society, Hancock County Unit, P. O. Box 2166 Weirton, WV 26062 or American Diabetes Association, P. O. Box 1115, Dunbar, WV 25064.
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Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
Please accept my sincere sympathy on behalf of myself and my family. Special regards to Darcee and her family.
Our deepest sympathy with the loss of Chuck. I am sure many people along his route will be saddened by his passing. He has made friends and introduced his children and even me to that part of his life. We all have learned to respect the delivery person whatever the service they provide as we have done it with him. He helped me to help myself when I needed extra work to make ends meet, and for that I will always be greatful. Chuck will be missed but his memory like that of Betty and Shawna’s will never be forgotten. God bless them and your entire family. With Love and fond memories…. Mark Cummings and family.
I will miss my Uncle Chuck. He was a man of determination. Chuck always knew what he wanted and once he made up his mind, that was it. I’ll miss our phone calls Chuck, but I am so glad you are in a better place now. Your life was full and rich. You know you had a family that cared for you very much. Today and all our tomorrows we now get to celebrate your life and all the lives you touched. You certainly touched mine and I thank you for that. Peace be with you. Your nephew- Stan
I have many great memories from my childhood about Chuck and all fo the Casey family. Stan had passed along the status of Chucks’ health and he and all of the family have been in our prayers. Our sincere condolances to all. Phil & Family
Chuck is and always will be the mortar that holds your family together.I’m sure he has passed knowing that he had done the best he could.For that he could be proud.Isn’t that why God put us on the earth in the first place? We could only hope to follow in his footsteps.Rest in peace Chuck. We all loved you very much. Greg Godbey
I only met Chuck once, about seven years ago, but after being able to listen to Stan speak to him every Saturday or Sunday, and knowing how much he enjoyed makeing those calls, it made him seem so much a part of our family. They would banter back and forth, like sparing partners, both using their natural gifts of sharp-witted cynicism. And they would always laugh. I will miss listening to the laughter those calls generated, and then stimulated when the high points were shared with me. It was a wonderful way to start the week. I will miss the man that Stan new as a dear freind and father, as will all he touched during his days here with us.
Dear Mitzie, My sincerest sympathy to you and your family. I know how caring, devoted, compassionate and loving you’ve always been to Mr. Casey. Although it’s been many years, I remember his wit and humor. I will remember him fondly as I do Betty and Shauna Lynn. You are kept in my prayers. Love, Cristol
Bren, Sorry for your loss. My god be with you and your family during this time. Take care. Love, Michele Moore
Mr. Casey was a great person. I wish I could have known him longer, but in the 5 years that I did know him, he touched my life in so many ways. I’ll never forget him or the “advice” he tried to instill in me. –My deepest sympathy and love to the family, Marisa
We’re so sorry for you loss! Albert was the “Potato Chip Man” and knew Chuck from the bakery. Doris and Albert Ficca