George Michael Fritch

September 2, 1945 ~ January 3, 2020

George Michael Fritch, 74, of Weirton, passed away on January 3rd, 2020 at Weirton Medical Center. Born September 2, 1945, George was the son of the late Mike and Bibian Fritch. In addition to his parents, George was also preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Marie Fritch-Popish, and his aunt, Delphi Volhl. George loved the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Weir High Red Riders. He was a 1964 graduate of Weir High School and retired from the Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Mill after many years of service. George was a member of the St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, Weirton and he proudly served his country in the United States Army National Guard. George is survived by his wife, Sunsue Bartley Fritch; his daughter, Andrea Fritch-Stead (Rick); his three granddaughters, Raegan Stead, Bailey Stead, and McKenna Popish; his cousin, Carlo Volhl (Michele); and his sister-in-law, Edith Tizziani. Friends will be received Sunday, January 5, 2020 from 4-8PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 11AM Monday at St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, Weirton. The Reverend Father Anthony G. Thurston will officiate. Entombment will follow at St. Paul Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Hancock County Humane Foundation, www.hancockhumane.org

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Mary Lyons says:

January 3, 2020 at 12:00 am

Andrea, Rick, Raegan and Bailey,

Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father and grandfather. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Gary, Mary, and Matthew Lyons

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Maria and William Horan says:

January 4, 2020 at 12:00 am

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Helen Mellott Bednarczyk says:

January 4, 2020 at 12:00 am

George and I are 1st cousins, through my Mom and his Dad, my Uncle Mike (my Mom’s favorite brother). I remember all the family gathering every year for Christmas and Easter at our Baba’s house in PA. Those were the best of times! It gave all the cousins a chance to re-bond and stay in touch. George was always fun to be around. He was kind and a really wonderful person, and never made us ‘little kids’ feel we were in the way. He was a sharp dresser, too! I saw him for the last time, unbeknown to either of us, sadly, Feb. 2013 at my Mom’s funeral, just before we moved to Florida. I hope all who love George will take comfort in knowing he is with our Lord, and he was lovingly greeted there by a humongous crowd of family and friends. May his Memory Be Eternal! My deepest condolences to his family. Helen Mellott Bednarczyk

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George Hall says:

January 5, 2020 at 12:00 am

So very sorry to hear about your loss. My condolences to all the family.

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Kimberly Fritch Esquer says:

July 19, 2024 at 10:28 am

Kimberly Fritch Esquer . I am his First cousin from California. My father is his Father Michaels youngest brother. I never met him sadly I only visited Dad’s relatives twice when dad would drive 3000 miles every summer to see his siblings and family the day school let out for summer vacation but my dad mentioned him he loved all his nieces and nephews I was only 12 my 1st visit but if he was anything like Uncle Mike I’m sure he was very special I loved uncle Mike one summer he drove back with fad to California and he gsve me a beautiful sterling silver Russian Orthodox Cross necklace which I still have! I wanted to tell you how very sorry I am for his passing I wish I had met him he sounds like a wonderful person. And like cousin Helen said was greeted into Heaven by so many of our family . May God bless him and him and may he rest in eternal peace . God bless and love you as well .

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