Diana Lynn Zerkle
August 24, 1956 ~ January 23, 2007
Diana Lynn Zerkle, 50, of Weirton passed away Tuesday January 23, 2007, with her loving family including her mother, father, sister Tammie and Mark, Uncle Bill, Aunt Helen, Bob, Deb, Mark, and Mikki Marino by her side.
Diana was preceded in death by her grandparents, Michael and Mildred Veselica and Ida Mildred Roush.
She was born in Weirton, WV to James and Bertha Veselica Zerkle on August 24, 1956.
Diana was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Weirton.
Diana was loved by all who knew her. She is survived by her parents, Jim and Bertha Zerkle; her sister, Tammie and Mark Zilich; neighbors, cousins, many friends and church family.
Visitation will be 6-8PM Thursday and 2-4 & 6-8PM Friday at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street Weirton.
Additional visitation will be 11AM until time of services at 12 noon Saturday at the First United Methodist Church, 3301 West Street, Weirton.
Reverend Chuck Jerman, Reverend Gary Shepard and Reverend Timothy Allen will preside.
Entombment will follow at the Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions in Diana’s memory may be made to the First United Methodist Church, Valley Hospice or the Lance Armstrong Foundation.
Uncle Jim, Aunt Bertha, Tammie & Mark: Dan & I are presently visiting family in Florida. Please know that although we will be unable to express our deepest sympathy in person, our thoughts and prayers are with each one of you. Love, Beth Ann
Tammie – I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. (Lorraine DiCioccio-Johns cousin)
Mr. & Mrs. Zerkle, Tammie, Mark, and family, I am so sorry to hear of Diana’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. Dawn
Dear Jim,Bertha,and Tammy Barbara and I are very sorry to hear about Diana. Remember our prayers and thoughts are with you even if we can’t be there in person. We still think about you all often. Take care and may God’s peace be with you at this time. Dann & Barbara Booth
Tammie and family, Please know that many feel the pain and sadness you are feeling. Remember your sister is in the lord’s arms and the love she was shown will hold her until you met again. You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts.
Jim, Bertha & Tammy I was shocked when I read about Diana. Our hearts go out to all of you. We know she is in a better place. I pray that God will bless each of you with His love and peace surround you.ou are in our prayers.
Mr. and Mrs. Zerkle, Tammie and Mark. We are here for you.
Jim, Bertha and Tammy, We are so very sorry to hear about Diana – we know your hearts are aching now – but know that prayers of your friends, far and wide, are with you. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Pat
Tammie and Mark Zilich My sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your beloved sister. I pray that God will comfort you and help ease the grief you bear. Please know that we love you and care.
Tammy, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this extremely difficult time.
Tammy and The Zilich Family I wanted to extend my deepest sympathy in the loss of your sister and loved one. May the Lord wrap you each in His love and give you strength during this time. May your faith, love and memories give you peace to know your loved one is Safely Home. Gods Blessing on each of you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Nedra
Aunt Bert, Uncle Jim and Tammy My Heart goes out to you and the rest of your family. You are in my thoughts in your time of need The Booth Family Matthew, Kimberly and Conner
Dear Bertha, Jim and Family, We were saddened to hear of the passing of your daughter. We are in CA and are sorry we can’t be with you at this sad time. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Jim and Dorothy Byers
Dear Bertha & Jim, We are so sorry to hear that your daughter has passed away but she is in God’s hands now. God bless you both, you will be in our prayers.
Tammie and Mark and Mr. and Mrs. Zerkle, Although it is very difficult right now, may you soon find comfort in your many wonderful memories of Diana. Your loss is shared by your many friends who care and you are in our thoughts and prayers. Peace has come to Diana and may that truth sustain you. Love Bill and Karen
Tammie and Mark, We would like to share our condolences with you and your family. Our prayers are with you. Chris and Bobbi Jo Backel
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
We are so sorry for your loss. I have been suffering with lung problems and won’t be able to attend the funeral home or funeral but know that you have my deepest sympathies and if i can do anything for you let me know. It is so sad to know that a close neighbor will be gone. I can only imagine what it would be like to lose a child and I wanted your family to know how very sad we feel about your loss. May God grant you the strength to face this very tough time. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. George & Mary Velegol
Tammie, I send my thoughts and prayers your way during this time of loss in your family. Miss you and love you.
Bertha/Jim/Tami/Mark You have our deepest sympathy. We are now going through a similar loss with Diana’s mom passing away yesterday. We know that Diana and Joyce are in a much better place and that neither are suffering anymore. We really miss you guys and all are friends back in Weirton. We have a new house but it’s not home. Brian and Diana Lester