Joan Patricia (Patty) Billcheck
January 12, 1937 ~ January 13, 2012
Joan Patricia "Patty" Billcheck, 75, of Weirton, passed away very peacefully with her children at her side on Friday, January 13, 2012 in the Life Line Hospital, Wintersville, OH. Born January 12, 1937 in Weirton, she was a daughter of the late Samuel Joseph and Martha Dworzecki Sharrow. She was also preceded in death by her daughter Lori Ann Vaughn Blaschak on April 16, 1980.
Mrs. Billcheck was a homemaker who worked at the former Weirton General Hospital, Marland Heights Convenient Store and Weirton Studio. She was a member of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church and Catholic Daughters of America. For years, she sold Avon products to her neighbors and friends. She was an avid Pittsburgh Pirate Baseball fan and loved the animated cartoon character Betty Boop.
Patty is survived by her sons David A. Vaughn of Bonaire, Georgia and Thomas J. Billcheck of Weirton; daughter Martha J. Welsh and her husband Paul of Salineville, OH; brother Richard S. Sharrow and his wife Mary Jane of Weirton; sister Deborah A. Kostka and her husband Gary of Weirton; grandchildren Andy Billcheck, Paul Michael Welsh, Jr., Stacey Jenkins, Marley Jenkins and her cat Snowy. She will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews and family friends.
Visitation will be held Monday from 12-3 at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV, where funeral services will be celebrated at 3PM. The Reverend Father Larry Dorsch will officiate. Interment will be in St. Paul Cemetery, Weirton.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Stroke Association, Great Rivers Affiliate, P. O. Box 15120, Chicago, IL 60693.
Keeping you and your family in prayers. Hang on to those memories and share them with others who love your mom.
MARTHA WAS SO SORRY TO READ OF YOUR MOMS DEATH. SHE WAS ALWAYS NICE WHEN I KNEW YOU AT ST. PAUL’S. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME. I AM UNABLE TO BE THERE AT THE FUNERAL HOME TO GIVE YOU A BIG HUG. SHE DID A WONDERFUL JOB IN RAISING YOU HON. LOVE TO YOU. PEGGY KULA
Marty, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I have so many great memories of her. She was such a kind person. Heaven is truly a better place with your mother there. May God Be With You And Your Family During This Difficult Time.
Dear Marty, So sorry for the loss of your dear Mother…she was always so very nice. Hope you and your family always remember wonderful times. Stephanie and George Gurrera
Sorrt for your loss Dave. We go back a long way!
Marti and tom sorry for the loss of your mom love you guys if you ever need to talk im here for you. You are in my prayers love Angela, Darren and Ashley
We’re so sorry to hear about your mother. In her picture she looks so much like Jim’s mom. Our memories are of her laughing and talking at family get-togethers. We miss her already.
To David, Thomas & Martha. I,am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother, I always enjoyed talking to here and always hope the best for her when I heard she was sick. May God Bless you at this time Great Uncle Harry
To David, Thomas & Martha. I,am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother, I always enjoyed talking to here and always hope the best for her when I heard she was sick. May God Bless you at this time Great Uncle Harry
To David, Thomas & Martha. I,am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother, I always enjoyed talking to here and always hope the best for her when I heard she was sick. May God Bless you at this time Great Uncle Harry