Kenneth D. Klash
July 31, 1933 ~ December 6, 2004
Kenneth D. Klash, 71, of Weirton, passed away Monday, December 06, 2004 at his home. Born July 31, 1933 in Steubenville, Ohio, he was the son of Anne Krayzel Klash of Weirton and the late George Klash. Kenneth was also preceded in death by his wife Rita Gastvoda Klash on April 13, 2004.
After 42 years of service, Kenneth retired from Weirton Steel where he worked as a pipe fitter in the Tin Mill. He was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church in Weirton, the WSX 25-Year Club, VFW 2716, Weirton Moose Lodge 688, The Evert Maki American Legion Post 10 and the Weirton Baseball Association. He also served his country in the US Navy.
In addition to his mother, Kenneth is survived by his sons Duane Klash and his wife Janice of Seven Valleys, PA and Ron Klash and his wife Cathe of Onley, MD; his daughter Carole Perrone and her husband Frank of Weirton; their mother, Joann O’Leary Klash of Weirton; grandchildren Natalie Perrone, Lori Klash, Shannan Paschke and Gentry Klash and great grandson Christian Paschke; sisters Marian Lammers and Evelyn Gegas both of Weirton and Dorothy Perconti of Boca Raton, FL and stepchildren Keith Carpenter and Dina Lahita of Follansbee and Carolyn Naughton of Mercer, PA.
The family will receive friends Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, where funeral services will be conducted at 12:00PM on Thursday with Pastor Leonard Peeler presiding. Interment will be at St. Paul Cemetery in Weirton where military services will be conducted by the VFW Firing Squad and the Evert Maki American Legion Post 10.
Please consider a contribution in memory of Kenneth to the Teramana Cancer Center, 3204 Johnson Road, Steubenville, OH 43952.
Share tributes with his family at www.grecohertnick.com.
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
To Duane,Carole,Ron,Joann and Family Please know that my prayers are with you at this sad time . The memories of your Dad, your family and our years on Morgan Drive will be with me forever. The help Kenny was to our family when we moved to Weirton after my fathers death will be remembered with gratitude. With Love , Terry
Marian, Sorry to hear of your loss. I knew him from Tin Mill. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Sincerely, Jerry Hamill
Ronnie,Duane,Carole,JoAnn and family I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. My prayers are with you all at this time. God Bless, Todd
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Kenny’s family … I couldn’t help recalling all of our childhood days on Beech Road – we had quite a neighborhood of kids and had some wonderful times growing up. I’m sorry I could not make it to the funeral home. Will be thinking of all of you.
Duane, Carole, Ronnie and Joann, Just heard about your Dad’s passing and extend my deepest condolences. I have very fond memories of your Dad. I know how proud he was of each of you. I also remember all the fun times we all had together growing up and Kenny always fixing or building something around your house or ours. Please convey these sentiments to Grandma Klash, Aunt Dorothy, Marion and Evelyn. Thinking of you all. Love Tim
I was only 6 years old at the time back in 1966, but Coach Klash was my head coach for baseball for the “Tigers”. We ended up in 4th place out of 5 teams, and were proud of that! I do not remember a whole lot about him, but from what I do remember he was a nice person, and I remember him letting me try out for different positions. So I do have fond memories of him.