Gary Thomas Arthurs
November 9, 1944 ~ October 10, 2014
Gary T. Arthurs, 69, of Follansbee, WV died Friday October 10, 2014, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.
Born on November 9, 1944, in Steubenville, OH, Gary was a son of the late Edward and Ethel Kain Arthurs.
Gary retired, after 32 years of service, as a supervisor in the Weirton Steel Sheet Mill Department.
He honorably served in the United States Navy from 1964 to 1968. He and his wife founded the Block Parent Crime Watch in Brooke County, where they educated up to ten thousand citizens on child safety. When his children were young, he was very active in Scouts, 4 H, and Little League Baseball. Later in life, he became an amateur geologist and history buff.
He was a member of Saint Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, Follansbee, WV and the Weirton Steel 25 Year Club.
He and Toni raised their grandchildren, Tiffani and Michael as their own. He loved supporting and watching his children and grandchildren in their sports and hobbies. He enjoyed a good conversation.
He is survived by his wife Toni Tarowsky Arthurs, whom he married on February 7, 1968; his two sons, Aaron P. Arthurs (Raquel) of Cumming, GA, and Jamie T. Arthurs (Maureen) of Ellicott City, MD; a daughter, Victoria Arthurs, Wintersville, OH; a brother, Edward T. Arthurs (Peggy) of Sherrodsville, OH; two sisters, Rena Antinone (David), Toronto, OH and Paula Dennis (John) of Steubenville, OH; five grandchildren, Tiffani, Michael (Viola), Alora, Abigayle and Noah Ethan Arthurs; and two great grandchildren on the way.
Visitation will be 2-3 pm Tuesday at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV, where memorial services will be held at 3 PM immediately following the visitation.
His cremated remains will be placed in Arlington National Cemetery with Military Honors, at a later date..
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hope Connections for Cancer www.hopeconnectionsforcancer.org or to the American Heart Association www.heart.org
Share tributes and memories at www.grecohertnick.com 304 748 3219
Sending my deepest condolences to Jamie Arthurs and family.
Marty Lee
Sending my deepest condolences to Jamie Arthurs and family.
Marty Lee
Jamie, you were such a rock for both dad and I when we lost mom, and there is no way we could ever repay that, but please know that you and your family are in my thought and prayers during this very difficult time. Mom thought of you as another son, I’m sure she and your dad are swapping Jamie stories in heaven.
Love,
Sharon, etc.
Jamie, you were such a rock for both dad and I when we lost mom, and there is no way we could ever repay that, but please know that you and your family are in my thought and prayers during this very difficult time. Mom thought of you as another son, I’m sure she and your dad are swapping Jamie stories in heaven.
Love,
Sharon, etc.
Deepest condolences to you and your family. Love and prayers go out to you all during this difficult time. Love, Trambadia Family
Deepest condolences to you and your family. Love and prayers go out to you all during this difficult time. Love, Trambadia Family
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of Gary Thomas Arthurs, give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your work on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and for my Freedom
You will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with the family of…..
US Navy Veteran, Gary Thomas Arthurs, “A True American Hero†God Blessâ€
†Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 â€
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of Gary Thomas Arthurs, give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your work on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and for my Freedom
You will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with the family of…..
US Navy Veteran, Gary Thomas Arthurs, “A True American Hero†God Blessâ€
†Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 â€
Toni, You have my deepest sympathy. I\’m sorry I never met Gary but I feel like I know him, and clearly, he was quite a wonderful man. Walt Cronin
Toni, You have my deepest sympathy. I\’m sorry I never met Gary but I feel like I know him, and clearly, he was quite a wonderful man. Walt Cronin
Dear Toni, Aaron, Jamie, Victoria, Tiffani, Michael, Viola, Alora, Abigayle, Noah, and everyone ~
We are so saddened by your loss, and have you in our thoughts, and will be wishing you the best during these very difficult times.
With sympathy,
~ lance & Wendy
Dear Toni, Aaron, Jamie, Victoria, Tiffani, Michael, Viola, Alora, Abigayle, Noah, and everyone ~
We are so saddened by your loss, and have you in our thoughts, and will be wishing you the best during these very difficult times.
With sympathy,
~ lance & Wendy
Toni,
I am very sorry to hear about your loss, you and your family are in my prayers.
With sypmathy,
Julie
I would like to express my sympathy to Gary’s family. I would on occasion run into Gary at the various local stores and we would reminisce about the old neighborhood. He was a great guy. May God Bless.
I would like to express my sympathy to Gary’s family. I would on occasion run into Gary at the various local stores and we would reminisce about the old neighborhood. He was a great guy. May God Bless.
Dear Toni and Family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you.
Warm Love,
Barb Henderson
Dear Toni and Family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you.
Warm Love,
Barb Henderson
Tiffany,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
~Ms. Packer
Tiffany,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
~Ms. Packer
Toni,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this trying time. May the peace of the Lord be with you.
Cousin Ed and Joyce Tarowsky
Indianapolis, Indiana
Toni,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this trying time. May the peace of the Lord be with you.
Cousin Ed and Joyce Tarowsky
Indianapolis, Indiana
Toni, my sincerest condolences on the passing of your husband, and my prayers are with all of you at this sad time.
Bernadette Rybka (nka Christie J. Fox – christiefox@prodigy.net
Toni, my sincerest condolences on the passing of your husband, and my prayers are with all of you at this sad time.
Bernadette Rybka (nka Christie J. Fox – christiefox@prodigy.net
Ed and Joyce – thank you.
How is Aunt Sophie and Aunt June?
Ed and Joyce – thank you.
How is Aunt Sophie and Aunt June?
Thank you Jami – I don’t know if she has looked at the posts but i will let her know.
Thank you Jami – I don’t know if she has looked at the posts but i will let her know.
Thank you Barb – you have always been a very special lady to us
Thank you Barb – you have always been a very special lady to us
Thanks Julie
Thanks Julie
Thanks Wendy and Lance
Yes he was – thanks Walt
Yes he was – thanks Walt
Thank you – this was beautiful
Thank you – this was beautiful
Thank you Bernadette
Thank you Bernadette