Dana L. Spencer
August 25, 1929 ~ October 21, 2011
Dana L. Spencer, 82, of Perth Amboy, NJ, formerly of Weirton, passed away Friday, October 21, 2011 in the Amboy Health Care Center. Born August 25, 1929 in New Cumberland, WV, he was a son of the late Russell P and Evelyn Wood Spencer. He was also preceded in death by his wife Carolyn Ann Radeski Spencer on January 3, 1995 and his brother, James Spencer.
With 38 years of service, Mr. Spencer retired from Weirton Steel where he worked as a Machinist in the Consolidated Machine Shop. He was a member of Sacred Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, Holy Name Society, AARP and the WSX 25-Year Club. He proudly served in the United States Army Band.
Dana is survived by his son Michael Spencer and his wife Jennifer of Chestertown, MD, daughter, Michelle Larsen and her husband James of Bethlehem, PA; sister Mary Alice Jones and her husband William O. of New Manchester, WV and 2 grandchildren, Matthew and Spencer Larsen.
Friends will be received Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 10 AM Wednesday at the Sacred Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church. Father Joseph Augustine will officiate. Entombment will be in St. Paul Cemetery, Weirton where Military Services will be conducted by the American Legion Firing Squad.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, Post Office Box 2247, Weirton, WV 26062, or to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eight Ave., 7th fl., New York, NY 10001.
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My deepest sympathies. I remember your mother and dad fondly from daily Mass at Sacred Heart of Mary.Irene Wilson.
Michael & Michelle, So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Though we are miles apart please know that our arms are around you at this sorrowful time. We remember the many times we were together with your mom and dad through SHM activities and then Weir High band trips. They were all good times.
Michelle and Michael, Sorry to hear of your loss. I have many good memories of your Dad when we were growing up in the old neighborhood. In prayer and friendship, Suzanne
Michelle & Michael I’m deeply sorry for the loss of your father. You were neighbors of ours on Booker/S. 22nd Streets for many years. Michael, do you remember Tom coaching you in basketball. Your mom & dad were great people. May God Grant both of them Eternal Peace. Delores Azzarello
Mike and Michele thinking of you and remembering your Mom and Dad with good memories
Michael and Michelle Sorry to hear about your dads passing. Your mom and dad were great people. Take care. Email me sometime so we can stay in contact
Michelle and family, you.have my deepest sympathy. Your father was a very nice man. Now your parents are together again. Praying for you at this time in your lives. Love each other…
Please know that I am remembering you in prayer as you mourn the loss of your father. I remember you all fondly and the times we spent together over the years in Weirton!
To the family of Dana Spencer, Your dad was definitely a gentleman, and a person that I considered a true friend. I came to the machine shop in 1985 and your dad worked as a precision grinder at the time. Things were rough back then for minorities, let alone for a black woman. I was ridiculed and treated very poorly by some employees, but not by your dad. He was quiet and very respectful. He let me know that the way to make it was to keep quiet, learn the trade, and that some who claimed to be machinist were not “true machinist.” I stayed in the shop until I retired in March 2008. Funny thing, they ended up voting for me to be their steward for two terms. May God Bless and keep your family.