Mrs. Jerry Frances DeFilippo
August 24, 1937 ~ February 17, 2024
Born in:
Newell , WV
Resided in:
Weirton , WV
Jerry Frances DeFilippo, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend to many passed away peacefully at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital on Saturday, February 17, 2024, with her family by her side. She was eighty-six years old.
She was born on Tuesday, August 24, 1937, in Newell, WV., the fourth of seven girls born to Claude Edward and Delma Daughtery Brewer.
Jerry was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Loren, who sadly passed on July 8, 2011, and sisters Sue Fisher and Ruth Quick.
She will be remembered for the abundance of love she had for her family by her sons Loren (Polly) DeFilippo, Jr., of Cincinnati Joseph DeFilippo of the Cayman Islands, and Michael (Maria) DeFilippo of Pittsburgh, daughters Maria DeFilippo (Scott) of Golden, Colorado, and Kathy (Jack) Hart of Cameron, WV., grandchildren, Tony, Erin, Nicholas, Chris, Brittany, Gianni, Ashley, Ben, Leah, Brooks, Ryan, and L J, and ten great-grandchildren, sisters Jean Hanlon of East Liverpool, Nancy (Richard) Daughtery of Shepherdstown, WV., Carol Lynn Dunlevy of Shepherdstown, WV., and Patti (Sam) Simmons of Bonita Springs, FL.
Jerry, a faithful parishioner of St. Paul’s Church in Weirton, actively participated in the church community as an RCIA Instructor and Eucharistic Minister.
For over 30 years, Jerry was a teacher, most of which was spent teaching first graders at Marland Heights Elementary.
After retirement, Jerry was deeply involved with Alpha Delta Kappa, an International Honorary Organization for Women Educators. She served her chapter in numerous roles including Chapter President. From 2004 to 2006, she served as ADK’s West Virginia State President and remained active attending state and national conventions until age 84.
Family was at the heart of Jerry’s life. She cherished her role as a mother, grandmother, and sister. She was not only a loving mother to her own children but also a guiding presence and source of support to her three younger sisters.
Jerry enjoyed gardening, reading, and traveling. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered for the light and inspiration she brought into the lives of those around her.
Friends will be received on Thursday, February 22, from 4-7 pm at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, February 23, at Saint Paul’s Roman Catholic Church, 140 Walnut Street, Weirton.
Fr. Binu Sebastian will preside.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jerry’s honor to AlphaDeltaKappafoundation.org
Jerry will be buried beside her husband Loren in Saint Paul’s Cemetery.
Send online condolences to www.grecohertnick.com
Jerry was a friendly, wonderful Alpha Delta Kappa sister. I enjoyed her kindness, as well as her humor with her Little Johnny stories. When we had Alpha Delta Kappa meetings and get-togethers, she always asked about my husband. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.
My condolences to her family. She was such a wonderful person and will be missed.
I had her as my 1st grade teacher at Cove School back in1972. We was a wonderful teacher. My deepest sympathies to her family
She will be missed in the Tapestry dining room. Rest in peace Jerry. Miss you, Kathy, your food server.
Jerry was an Alpha Delta Kappa sister who loved her sisters and the organization. She will be missed. May she rest in peace.
I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of Jerry. What a wonderful, kind lady she always was to everyone she met. May her soul rest in peace in the heavenly arms of the Father.
I am so sorry for your loss. Jerry was a kind lady and good friend and neighbor to my cousin, Diane. She will be missed. May she rest in peace.
I met Jerry through “around the state” travels being a member of the state executive board while she served WV Alpha Delta Kappa. Her sense of humor was something to enjoy hourly on these trips. She loved family and community. Her phone calls were “informative and always contained a word of advice”!
Pat Gray
Beta Chapter.
The St. Pauls Parish, Marlamont Neighborhood, and Weirton Community lost a great person in Mrs. DeFilippo. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Such a beautiful lady. Always smiling
We have so many wonderful memories of our family get togethers. Jerry was a great mother, friend and teacher. We will miss her.
Jim and Erikka
Mrs. Defilippo was my piano teacher from I think about second grade until 11th grade in high school. she taught me all of the basics and then some, as far as she could go. My parents and her and Loren were good friends and I enjoyed the time when I would come over and spend with the girls at Christmas time .
I regret I will not present for Jerry’s send off on Friday as I am in Florida with my family. Your mom was such a gracious and joyful part of the St. Paul community when I was pastor. I remember her and your dad coming faithfully to mass every Sunday together. She showed such compassion for Mr. And Mrs. Wilson next door and was responsible for putting me in touch with them. I commend her our loving Father and pray all of you can always remember her with joy.
Fr. Larry Dorsch