Jennie LaButis
October 27, 1913 ~ October 31, 2008
Jennie LaButis, 95, of Weirton, passed away Friday, October 31, 2008 at the Trinity Medical Center West. Born October 27, 1913 in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Marciann Oldzjiewski Mateusiak. Mrs. LaButis was also preceded in death by her husband Anthony LaButis, grandson David LaButis,
brothers Joe, Stanley and John Mateusiak, and sisters Mary Wenzowski, Stella Stefanski and Helen Eafrati.
With 35 years of service, Mrs. LaButis worked in the Tin Mill Department of Weirton Steel. She was a member of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church where she served as Eucharist Minister and volunteered for the church fish fries. She loved baking Easter Bread, visiting the homebound and was a member of St. Paul Christian Mothers and the WSX 25-Year Club.
Jennie is survived by her son Eugene LaButis and his wife Donna of Weirton, with whom she made her home; brother Frank Mateusiak of Weirton; sister Viola Michallos of Weirton; 3 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Friends will be received Sunday, November 2 from 1-3 and 6-8 at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 11:30AM Monday at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church. Interment will be in St. Paul Cemetery.
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
There are few people who walk this earth as “living angels,” and Jennie was definately one of them. I shall never forget her warm smile and loving ways. She was a gift to so many of us who had the pleasure of knowing her. Please know that you have my heartfelt sympathy and prayerful support as you grieve your loss. With love and prayers, Stan Tuchalski
Dear LaButis and Mateusiak families, May God be with you as you face the loss of your wonderful Jennie. She truly was an angel here on Earth. She always had a kind smile and kind words to greet everyone. She will always be a part of my fond memories of home. Gilda
Words can not describe the saddness that I feel. After spending many summers and holidays up there, she was like a grandmother to me. She was such a sweet woman and will be greatly missed. I am so very sorry that I could not make it to pay my respects. Please know that all of you are and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathies. I love you all!
Trina and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so glad that I got to know Jennie. She was a matriarch in our church and what a great example of giving for all of us. She loved her God, her church and her family. May you be comforted by your memories. God Bless.
I was sorry to read of your mother’s passing. Sounds like she had a great life.
God called a very special angel home. I have been blessed to have known Jennie. We worked on many Christ Renews His Parish retreats together. Althought she was always the oldest–Jennie had the youngest heart and the most gentle spirit. No matter when I saw her I got a Jennie style hug, smile, and ornery twinkle in her eyes. I will miss her. My prayers and thoughts are with you as you bid an earthly farewell to her. Know that God and His angel rejoice at her homecoming.
Dear Eugene, Donna and Trina: How very blessed and priviledged I am to have known and loved “our Jennie.” I say “our” because she was so much a part of many of us who loved her. God is smiling. “His Jennie” is Home where she is dancing on those streets of gold. I have beautiful memories of her as do you. Treasure them as those memories will keep her with you always. I am praying for you during this great loss. Love, Paula Krensavage
Trina and family, What a beautiful person Jennie was; so much love and compassion; especially her love of Jesus. She was a true example of what a Catholic is. We will miss her terribly but we will one day see her again. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.