John Volosin
January 7, 1921 ~ November 24, 2005
John Volosin was born on January 7, 1921, in Vintondale, PA to Charles and Mary Fedor Volosin.
His family moved to Weirton when he was two. John grew up on Elm Street with six brothers and three sisters. He graduated from Weir High School in 1939, where he was a kicker on the football team. John and his brothers caddied at the Williams Country Club, where they learned the game. He played to a two handicap, and in his golfing career recorded three holes in one.
After high school John worked briefly at the Weirton Steel Corporation, he then served his country in the Army Air Corp during World War II.
After the war, John moved to Columbus, Ohio, where he met and married Dorothy Christo in 1949. In their marriage, they were blessed with two children Nick and Mary Ann.
John started out in the Research Department of Batelle Corporation, and later worked as a machinist, at Westinghouse Corporation, where he retired after 35 years of service.
John loved his family and his church. While he lived in Weirton, he was very active in the Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church. He was also active in the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church and Saint Gregory of Nyssa Orthodox Church both in Columbus, OH.
On Thursday November 24, 2005, at his daughter’s home with his family by his side, John passed away.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Mary; his wife, Dorothy, his two brothers, Andrew and Charlie and his sister, Ann Granger.
John is survived by his son Nick and his wife Kristie Volosin of Pickerington, OH; his daughter Mary Ann and her husband Dr. John Raab of Waynesville, OH; four grandchildren Natalie and Lauren Volosin and Rachael and Lindsey Raab; four brothers, Pete, George, Joe and Mike Volosin; two sisters, Mrs. Andy (Mary) Evans, and Helen Orenzuk.
Visitation will be 2-4 6-8 PM Sunday at the Woodyard East Chapel, 2300 E. Livingston Avenue, Columbus, OH 43209. (614-237-6345)
Funeral Services will be held Monday morning at the Saint Gregory of Nyssa Orthodox Church, Columbus, OH.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Saint Nicholas Orthodox Church Memorial Fund, 604 Colliers Way, Weirton, WV 26062.
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Funeral Home:
Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
Memories of Weirton always include the Volosin family. Our condolences on the loss of John.The Divichs
Mikie, my deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your brother. My prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.
My prayers are with “Doctor’s” family in this time of passing. I was LUCKY enough to have been able to share time with “Doctor” in the Wednesday golf league. I’ll always treasure these times.
Condolences from Presbytera Cindy and myself. I heard about John’s death from John Greco during a funeral here in Weirton, where I am now serving full-time. Small world, how Mr. Greco is related to the family, and how we know your family from my time serving at the Cathedral… May God grant the family peace, and may John’s memory be eternal. Fr. Frank.