George Edward Skrab, Jr.
April 1, 1938 ~ July 2, 2014
George Edward Skrab, Jr., 76, of Weirton, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2014. Born April 1, 1938 in Weirton, he was a son of the late George Edward and Sophie Zarbska Skrab, Sr.
After 40 years of service, Mr. Skrab retired from Weirton Steel where he worked as a feeder on the Galvanized Line. He was a member of Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church and the WSX 25-Year Club and also served in the United States Army.
George is survived by his brothers Robert (Sally) Skrab of Maryland and Tom (Linda) Skrab of Weirton; sister Dorothy Skrab of Weirton; three nephews, Michael, Brian and David Skrab; three nieces, Donna Ensor, Susan Mastrantoni and Beth Gilloon; loving friends Cindy and Mike Babasina and their children Kendall Hendrickson, Mary Eddy, Michelle Babasina and Michael Babasina, Jr.
Visitation will be held Friday 2-4 and 6-8PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10AM Saturday at Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church with The Reverend Father Anthony G. Thurston officiating. Interment will be in St. Paul Cemetery, Weirton with Military Services being conducted by the American Legion Honor Guard.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Weirton Salvation Army, 794 Cove Road, Weirton, WV 26062.
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of George Edward Skrab, Jr., 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 Army Veteran George Edward Skrab, Jr., “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€