john majoris
John L. Majoris, 89, of Weirton, passed away at home with his family at his side on Thursday, October 5, 2006. He was born September 29, 1917 in Barnesboro, PA., the son of the late Michael and Cathryn (Keblish) Majoris. His wife of 66 years, Mary Helen (Korzi) Majoris, preceded John in death on February 18, 2005. Three brothers, Joe, Mike, and Andy Majoris also preceded John in death. After 34 years of service, John retired from Weirton Steel where he worked as a foreman. He was a very active member of the St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, the Holy Name Society, and the Weirton Knights of Columbus #3734 where he accomplished the status of a Fourth Degree Knight. When he was not spending time with his family, John enjoyed raising funds for various causes and organizations. John will always be remembered as a caring and giving man by all who knew him. John is survived by his two sons; Richard Majoris and his fiancé, Fran Brandolino, of Weirton, and Gregory and his wife, Yvonne Majoris, of Toronto, OH.; his daughter, Rose Marie Parks and her husband, Gerald, of Washington, PA.; two brothers, Edward and his wife, Mary Majoris, and Frank and his wife, Pauline Majoris, all of Weirton; two sisters, Mary Klimack of Barnesboro, PA, and Irene DeLasko of Michigan; granddaughter, Darcee Groves and her husband, Don; grandson, Todd Majoris; great-granddaughter, Shaylee Groves; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Friday, October 6, 2006, from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV, where the Knights of Columbus will recite the Rosary at 6:00PM Friday evening. Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated 1:00PM Saturday, October 7, 2006 at the St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, Weirton, with the Reverend Father Larry W. Dorsch as celebrant. Entombment will follow at the St. Paul Cemetery Mausoleum, Weirton. Contributions can be made in memory of John to the St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 140 Walnut Street, Weirton, WV 26062. Funeral Home: Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV US 26062

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  1. DEAR UNCLE JOHN I ENJOYED OUR TIME TOGETHER WITH TRINITY AND AUNT MARY AT ST. PAUL’S AT SATURDAY MASS. YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN AN INSPIRATION, WITH YOUR CONTINUAL SERVICE OF OTHERS, ESPECIALLY AS A EUCHARISTIC MINISTER. YOUR SMILE AND LAUGHTER WILL LIVE ON. YOUR STRONG AND ENDURING FAITH WAS A SHINING EXAMPLE TO US ALL LOVE ALWAYS GOD BLESS YOUR NEPHEW, MICHAEL

  2. John was a very good neighbor on Owings Street that was always there if you needed him..When my sewer line was broken and I was laid off from the mill and could not afford to pay to fix it John came to my rescue helping me repair it..I will always remember his caring heart…Richard Burge

  3. John, You were a very good neighbor to us. We grew up around you and Mary. When I was little we would always come over to your house and you would give us candy. We will miss you very much!!! Rest in peace. Sincerely, Thomas and Katie Padden

  4. Dear Greg, my condolences to you and your family. May the caring thoughts and prayers of others bring you peace. Blessings to you, Kathleen

  5. My deepest sympathy in the loss of your father–may he always shine in you until you meet him and your Creator, God the Father, again.

  6. Dear Greg, I am sorry to hear of your father’s death. I lost my father reciently and he could have lived to be 110 and it would have been too soon for him to die. We are lucky we had good Dad’s. God bless you. sincerely MaryKaye


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