Evert Maki
July 7, 1916 ~ July 22, 2003
Evert Maki, 87 of Weirton passed away July 22, 2003 at Kindred Hospital. He was born July 7, 1916 in Ylistaro, Findland the son of the late Matti Ristimaki and Zelma Harson Ristimaki. His son Bryson Searight, brother John Maki and sister Sylvia Ristimaki also preceded him.
Mr. Maki retired from National Steel Corp. where he worked in the Tin Mill as a painter with over 30 years of service. Evert was a member of the Oakland Presbyterian Church. He served his country in WWII in the US Navy. He was a member of the WWII Last Mans Club, Life time member of the VFW#2716 and The American Legion Post 10, the Hancock County 40 and 8 Club, the National Grange and the New Cumberland Masons.
He is survived by his wife Virginia Weltner of Weirton, two sons Charles E. Maki and his wife Karen of Camirillo, CA, Paul Maki and his wife Jeannine of Sacramento, CA, three daughters Nancy Korn and her husband Arthur of Yobalinda, CA, Patricia Dailey Smallwood and her husband Thomas and Marlene Edwards both of Weirton, WV. Evert has 13 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Friday, July 25, 2003 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main St, Weirton, WV where services will be held Saturday at 11:00 AM in the Funeral Home with Military Services. Interment will be Monday July 28, 2003, 12 noon with Military Graveside services at the WV Veterans National Cemetery in Pruntytown, WV.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Pittsburgh VA Hospital.
Share tributes with his family at www.grecohertnick.com.
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
my earliest memories of mr. maki were the close ties with my grandparents,fred & sylvi ollila. they treasured him and so did i. your loss is our loss too! a great finn.
My heart goes out to the Maki family at this time of sorrow and grief. Some of my fondest memories of Evert are the time I sharing Easter Dinner with Evert and Virginia at Pat & Tom’s home a couple years ago. I also was pleased to be present to witness Evert and Virginia participating in the wedding ceremony for Patricia and Tom. My memories of the wedding reception of Evert and Virginia and Pat and Evert dancing come to mind often. God be with your family this week and the days to follow while your hearts mend. Your family will be in my prayers. My Deepest Sympathy, Barbara Brown
Virginia: My heartfelt condolences on Evert’s passing. May he rest in peace and may God bless you. Tony Dworzecki
Dear Mrs. Maki, I did not know your husband, but my father, Harley (Skip) Lawrence knew him. Mr. Maki was so kind to me when my father died in October of 200l. He was a part of the military funeral for my Dad and he came to visit at the funeral home. Please accept my sincere sympathy for the loss of your beloved husband.; Sincerely, Barbara Trushel
Hi Virginia and Family, Terry and I were saddened when we read about Evert”s passing. What a gentleman he was and how loyal he was to his Veteran experiences. We always will remember he marched so proudly at almost every parade in Weirton. Take Care and we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Blessings, Jan and Terry