frances dankovchik

Frances C. Dankovchik, 91, of Weirton, WV, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on January 11, 2025, with her family by her side.

She was born on September 24, 1933, in Weirton, WV, one of six children born to Frank and Pasquelina (Rotell) Pulice.

Frances was a graduate of Catholic Central High School in Steubenville, OH, and a member of Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church in Weirton.

On September 7, 1957, she married Robert Dankovchik, and together they built a loving life filled with devotion to family, faith, and hard work. Robert worked as a quality control foreman at Weirton Steel, while Frances spent over 20 years working as a medical secretary, first for Dr. Dominic Brancazio and later for Dr. Frank L. Petrola.

Frances was preceded in death by her parents, her grandson Kristopher Michael Dankovchik, and her five brothers: Robert, John, Dominic, Joseph, and William Pulice.

She will be remembered with love and admiration by her husband, Robert; her two sons, Robert (Pam) Dankovchik and Dan (Laurie) Dankovchik her grandchildren, Lauren Dankovchik, Alexis (Nick) Laibach, and Lucas (Gracen) Dankovchik, as well as her great-grandchildren, Olivia Shetler, Maylee, and Mia Laibach, Vivian Dankovchik, Michael Burkley; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 15, from 11:00 AM until the time of the funeral liturgy of the Word at 2:00 PM on Wednesday at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV.

Fr. Tony Thurston will preside.

Entombment will follow at Saint Paul’s Cemetery in Weirton.

Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church.

www.grecohertnick.com.

Services

Visitation: January 15, 2025 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV 26062

(304) 748-3219
https://www.grecohertnick.com

Funeral Liturgy: January 15, 2025 2:00 pm

Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV 26062

(304) 748-3219
https://www.grecohertnick.com

Charities

The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Frances C. Dankovchik 's name.

Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church

229 California Avenue

Weirton,

WV

26062

304 723 2054

www.stjoeweirton.org

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  1. Candle Selection 2To know my Nana was to love her. She loved her family with every fiber of her being and devoted her life to make sure everyone around her was taken care of. To say she was the best Nana is an understatement. I hope Kris loved that bowl of pastina you made him. XOXO

  2. Danny and Bobby. Our sincere condolences on the loss of your mom. What a wonderful and lovely lady she was! Continue to rally around your dad with loads of TLC. He’s gonna need it.

    Love you guys,
    Skins & Jen

  3. Candle Selection 5Papa Dank , Bobby and Danny and family ,
    We are so saddened to hear of Fran’s passing . She was the most beautiful and kind hearted human being . May the angels of heaven lead her into paradise . Memory eternal ! God rest her beautiful soul . Amen 🙏🏻
    Gina and Joe Conforti

  4. Candle Selection 2My deepest condolences to you and your family. Very sorry to hear about your mom.if there is anything sam I can do please let us know. We are here for you dank.

  5. Dan, Laurie and family: We are very sorry for the loss of your mom. How blessed you were to have her in your life this long. We will keep you in our prayers and may she rest now in peace.

  6. Candle Selection 2Dan, Bobby and Dankovchik family

    Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your beautiful mother. May God’s grace give you healing and peace.

  7. Dank and family
    Iwas just thinking of you.. I walked in years ago for my mother’s service. First person I saw let alone recognized happen to be you. You looked the same even though years had passed. I remember your mother at baseball games,she always looked fine. My sympathies to you and your family.


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