Edward Anthony Baranowski
July 28, 1918 ~ July 20, 2008
Edward Anthony Baranowski, 89, of Weirton, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2008 in the Weirton Medical Center. Born July 28, 1918 in Allegheny County, PA, he was the son of the late John and Frances Wasielewska Baranowski. Edward was also preceded in death by his sons Richard Baranowski and Michael Sirotnik; brothers Chester and Benny Baranowski, Walter and Stanley Druzik and sister Sophie Bendis.
Edward retired from the Weirton Steel Division of National Steel where he worked as a pipefitter. He was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church and an avid gardener. Most of all, he was always willing to lend a hand to those in need. During World War II, he served as Motor Machinist Chief Petty Officer 1st Class in the United States Coast Guard. He received commendation from General McArthur and Admiral Barbey for his participation in 13 invasions aboard a Coast Guard-Manned LST, operating in the Pacific.
Mr. Baranowski is survived by his wife Alberta Jados Baranowski, brother Ted Druzik both of Weirton, grandchildren Jeffrey Paul Baranowski of Jackson, MI, Michael Sirotnik of Weirton and Jason Sirotnik of New Cumberland, WV; close family members Ed and Bonnie Zagula, Debbie, David and Matt Zagula, Pam Smoljanovich and daughter in law Kitty.
Friends will be received Wednesday from 12PM until the 2:30PM funeral services at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. Reverend Father Dean Borgmeyer will officiate. Interment will be in St. Paul Cemetery with Military Services being conducted by the Weirton Honor Guard and the American Legion Firing Squad.
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
To the family of Edward Baranowski. On behalf of the Bereavement Ministry of Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, your parish family extends their deepest sympathy to each of you. Edward, in loving memory, will be enrolled in the church’s memorial fund. Many blessings-Bereavement Ministry Saint Joseph the Worker Christian Mothers