Ellen Virginia Gareis
November 12, 1942 ~ September 16, 2023
Born in:
Pittsburgh , PA
Resided in:
Weirton , WV
Ellen Virginia Gareis, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother of Weirton passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Grace Cottage with her loving family by her side. She was eighty years old.
She was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on November 12, 1942, to John and Helen Stack Rust and graduated from Holy Innocents Catholic School in Crafton. A faithful and devout member of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, Ellen was a member of the Christian Mothers and enjoyed volunteering in many capacities within the church.
Ellen’s ability to volunteer went beyond her church as she spent over 17 years within Weirton Medical Center Radiology Lab assisting patients with their appointments and volunteering at the Weirton Sr. Center.
In her spare time, Ellen enjoyed traveling with her husband Earl who sadly passed in January of 2010, and painting outdoor scenes, especially mountains.
In addition to her parents and husband Earl, Ellen was preceded in death by her twin daughters Margaret and Nancy Gareis, and brothers John and Robert Rust.
Left to cherish her love with complete admiration are her son Gregory Gareis, daughters Cheryl (Timothy) Derby, and Diana (John) Dulaney all of Weirton, grandchildren Timothy (Tjay) and Monica Derby, and Heather (Anthony) Abbott, Tyler Dulaney, great-grandchildren Bekah, Colton, Wyatt, Mikelle, and Naveah, brother William (Linda) Rust of Pittsburgh, sisters Patricia (Roscoe) Padgelek of Ruffsdale, PA., and Claire McNally of Pittsburgh, sisters-in-law Elaine and Chris Rust.
Friends may visit with Ellen’s family on Tuesday at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral, 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV. from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM.
Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church at 11 a.m.
Fr. Binu Sebastian will preside.
Ellen will be buried next to Earl and her precious twins in St. Columbkille Cemetery, Imperial, PA.
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Prayers and condolences for your family. God Bless you all. 🙏
I’m so very sorry to read of Ellen’s passing. Sending my deepest condolences and prayers for your family
You have my deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers.
Im so sad to hear about ur mothers passing. she was a wonderful lady.loved having her as my room mate in the hospital.
Sending hugs and prayers to you and your family.I am so sorry for your loss.. God bless you all .
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Monica & Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss, she was the sweetest ,most loving person I have ever met in my life. Heaven has truly gained a beautiful angel!
Monica and I would always go over to visit her and the good times in Lake Erie! She will be missed dearly!
Love always Britt!
I am sure that God, Earl, the twins, Helen and John, Bobby and Whitey, and even Aunt Margy and Uncle Hen receive Ellen with open loving arms. Prayers to her family.
Cathy White