Joseph S. Rujak
March 19, 1936 ~ January 30, 2019
Joseph S. Rujak, 82, of Weirton, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019 in the Weirton Medical Center. He was born March 19, 1936 in Steubenville, Ohio, the son of the late Steve and Anna M. Asklar Rujak. He was also preceded in death by his wife Delores Jean Scassa Rujak on April 6, 2015, grandson Christopher Michael Duffy and great-granddaughter Aubrey Lace Tabor.
With 35 years of service, Joseph retired from Weirton Steel where he worked as a crane operator. He was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church where he was a Eucharistic Minister for a number of years. Joseph was an artistic man who was an avid woodworker and lived to be with his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed the Pittsburgh Steelers, classic cars, playing golf and shooting pool with his family and friends. He was known by his family as “Mr. Fix It.”
He is survived by his son, Steven Rujak (Keitha) of Ocoee, FL; his five daughters, Linda Ogaz of Weirton, Lisa Carissimi (Joseph) of Bristol, RI; Leslie Golubosky (Lewis) of Washington, PA, Lori Criner (George Patrick) of Eustis, FL, and Leah Bohrer (Brian) of Leonardtown, MD; fourteen grandchildren, Jordan (Jessica) and Jason Ogaz, Brandon and Dayna Carissimi, Stephanie (Jason) Zimmer, Paul T. (Paige) Duffy, III, Matthew Duffy, Allison (Clay) Tabor, Ashley (Justin) Henry, Shawn Patrick Criner, Ethan and Hailey Rujak, Madison and Derek Bohrer; and great grandchildren, Preston, Natalie and Eli Tabor, Jameson and Jeremiah Ogaz, Paul Thomas IV, Pate James Duffy and Raelynn Henry.
Friends will be received Friday 4-8 PM at Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 AM Saturday at St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church. The Reverend Father Anthony G. Thurston will officiate. Entombment in St. Paul Cemetery will be held at the convenience of his family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 300 Scott Avenue, Morgantown, West Virginia 26508.
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Growing up Mr and Mrs Rujak were like second parents to me and my family. Joe was always very kind and helpful to me. Joe was one of the most kindest people I ever met, always putting other’s needs in front of his own. He taught me many things about fixing things and carpentry. Always had time for us. You will be missed my friend. Joe D
My sympathy goes out to the entire family. From my days at Madonna HS I remember Mr. Rujak’s smile, kind demeanor, and love for his children. Rich Evans
To all the Rujak children. We are so sorry for your loss. We were neighbors and friends of Jean and Joe’s for many years. They were such kind and loving people. We extend our prayers to your family and can rest easy knowing they are together again. May Joe’s memory be eternal!