Leanora M. Olashuk
January 8, 1935 ~ June 29, 2009
Leanora M. "Babe" Olashuk, 74, of Weirton died Monday June 29, 2009, at her home.
She was born on January 8, 1935, in Weirton, WV, a daughter of the late Dominic C. and Lena Buracchio DiGregorio. Leanora was also preceded in death by her brother, Bernard DiGregorio.
After receiving her diploma from the Monongahela General Hospital School of Nursing, Leanora returned home to Weirton, where she worked at the Weirton General Hospital Labor and Delivery.
Leanora married John Olashuk on October 26, 1957, and the couple started their family. When their youngest son Bobby turned four years old, Leanora went back to nursing, receiving her BS in Nursing, from West Liberty State College. She was employed by the Hancock County Board of Education as a School Nurse at the Weir Junior High School. She then continued with her education, where she received her Masters in Vocational Education from Marshall University, and was an instructor of Nursing Assistants at the John D. Rockefeller Vo – Tech Center for 20 years before her retirement. She will be remembered for her guidance, comfort and support that she provided to her many students.
When she was not working, Leanora enjoyed attending her children's, and grandchildren's sporting events and activities. She also enjoyed playing cards especially with her grandchildren and traveling with her family to WVU games.
Leanora was a member of the Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, the Christian Mothers, Hancock County Association of Retired School Employees, Weirton Medical Center Auxiliary, Forget Me Not Twig, Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, West Liberty; and Marshall Universities Alumni Associations, and the WVU Parent's Club.
Leanora is survived by her husband, John; her two sons, John and Jodi Olashuk of Granger, IN, and Bobby and Jill Olashuk of Defiance, OH; her two daughters, Donna Gialluco of Weirton, WV, and Mary and Kevin Davis of Weirton, WV; her two sisters, Beth DiGregorio and Jeannie and Paul Duffy all of Weirton, WV, her grandchildren, Megan and Brian Gialluco, Rebecca, Kristen, Justin, and Jared Olashuk, Amy and Adam Davis.
Visitation will be 2-8 PM Wednesday at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV.
A prayer service will take place 7:30 PM Wednesday in the funeral home with Fr. Kent Durig presiding.
Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 11 AM Thursday at the Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church.
Rev. Fr. Walter M. Jagela will preside.
Entombment will follow at the Saint Paul Cemetery Mausoleum, Weirton, WV.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Saint Joseph the Worker Memorial Fund 224 California Avenue Weirton, WV 26062 or to the Donor's Choice.
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Donna, Mary and the entire Olashuk Family, I am saddened to hear of your Mom’s passing. My Love, Thoughts and Prayers are with you. Love and God Bless, Cindy
To the Olashuk Family, our condolences go out to the entire family. Our prayers are with all of you. God Bless you all.
Donna, Mary and entire Family, I am sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. My Love, Thoughts and Prayers are with you. Love and God Bless,Patty McCombs
Olashuk Family, You all are in my thoughts during this loss. From vacations, trips to school in the morning and just being in the neighborhood are such fond memories of my chilhood. Your Mom/wife will sadly be missed. Much love, Andrea Burns
Dear Olashuk Family, I am very sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a very nice lady. Sending prayers for healing and comfort your way. Cindy Bernardi
Dear Gene, Donna, John & Mary & Bobby, Our prayers are for you at this difficult time. Words cannot express our feelings. Leonara will always be remembered by us as a loving caring and kind member of our family. She will be greatly missed. Sending you our love and deepest sympathy. The Lash Family Sandy, Ron, Susan & Jon
Mary Davis and Family, John Greco called me in Florida and told me of your mother’s passing. I will be thinking and praying for you and your family during this difficult time in your life. May God Bless you and your family. Your friend, Larry
Dear John and Family, My sincere condolences to all of you at the passing of your Dear Love one. I know John how very much you loved your wife and just know that many will be praying for you as you travel the grief path of missing her. I also know that the wonderful memories you all made will help you as you travel this path. May God bless you all Darlene McKinley
John and Family, I was so sad to see that Leanora has passed away. I loved talking to her. I’ll be thinking of you during this difficult week. John, I miss seeing you every so often too. Stay well and take care of each other. My prayers and sympathy are with you.
John, Beth, jeannie, Sorry to learn of your loss. I remember her from working in the schools. What a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Sincerely, Jerry Hamill
Fooge, I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear mother. I have many memories of her kindness. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
To the family of Leanora M. Olashuk. On behalf of Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, your parish family extends their deepest sympathy to each of you. Leanora, in loving memory, will be enrolled in the church’s memorial fund. Many blessings-Bereavement Ministry Saint Joseph the Worker Christian Mothers
My thoughts and prayers are with the Olashuk family at this sorrowful time. Bobby, Jill, Kristin and Rebecca….I’m thinking of you today!
Dear Gene, Mary, Donna, John, Bob, Beth, Jeannie and families. I am so sorry to hear of Leanora’s passing.It was such a blessing to have known her. She was such a positive influence here in the community and with her students.She always made one feel welcome and like part of her family. Her presence and enthasiasm for life will be missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Carol “Ms Hudy”
Bobby and family, You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you today and every day that follows. I pray that happy memories with your mom will help ease your sorrow. Amanda
Bobby and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Nancy
Bobby and Family I am very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time in your life
Dear Bobby and Family, My heart goes out to you. My prayer is that God will comfort you, bless and keep you.
Bobby, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. God Bless! Stacy
John, My deepest condolences to you and your family.
I wish you my deepest sympathy. The memories of your family I hold dear to my heart. I treasure the life long journey I was blessed with that included all of you. I wish that I could be there to honor such a wonderful wife, mother and friend. God truely blessed you and now he will hold her in his precious hand. May the comfort of God’s love help you in your time of need. All my love, Nancy (Bernola) McVaney
Bobby, Jill, Rebecca & Kristin: Linda and I share in the loss of your loved one – she will be missed. Just know that you are in our hearts and that you have God’s blessings during this most difficult time. Bobby and Jill – please share these thoughts with Dad and the rest of the family. God’s love to all of you!
Bobby and family; reading through the guestbook it is easy to see that your mother was a very special woman. I now understand where your caring nature and positive attitude must come from. My deepest sympathy for your loss. Our prayers are with you. Dawn and Mike Ludwig
To Leanora’s family, Your wife, mother, grandmother, and sister had an incredible, friendly smile, which she flashed every time I saw her. It’s that image of her that I fondly recall as I extend my sympathy to you. As you celebrate her life this week, I’m sure you have many positive, loving memories which will help to comfort you. Prayers and blessings upon your family from the eastern panhandle! Fay Stump
Bobby, Just wanted to let you know that us girls at the shop are thinking and praying for you and your family. Connie is actualy in WV right now and she wanted me to look up where you were..if it was close she was going to surprise you.But when I looked it up,it appeared to be about a 4 hour drive from where she is. Sorry for your loss and God Bless. Annie and Pat.
Mary, Donna & families: So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was a dear person and I know that you all will miss her greatly. Your family is in my prayers.
Fooge and Family, I am so sorry to hear that your Mom has passed away. May the great memories you have bring you peace and comfort. Susie
To DONNA and all of the Olashuk Family. my depest symtpathy and respects for you’re great loss. Yours in sadness SKIP
Please know of my heartfelt sympathy and prayerful support as you mourn your loss.
To the Family of Mrs Olashuk, Please accept my deepest sympathies. I have only known her for a short time but she was a dear sweet woman. Mary and Donna, may all the great memories you have had with your mother sustain you through this very trying time. Also, I want to extend condolances to your father and brothers. Sincerely, Roberta
Sending my sincere sympathy to everyone in the Olashuk family at this very sad time. Many thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Mr Olashuk and family, “Mrs. O” was a favorite to many of the girls at the Vo Tech Center. We loved her like a Mom and she fondly referred to us as “her girls”. She was a wonderful lady and I am so sorry to hear of her passing. I am thinking of all of you during this sad time.
Mr.Olashuk and family, Mrs. “O” was a beautiful person and a wonderful teacher. I have wonderful memories of her from votech.My prayers go out to all of you.She will be greatly missed. Sharon “Poling” Haag
Mary, Eric, Amy, and Adam: Our prayers and long-distance hugs are with you during the loss of your mother and grandmother. Amy and Adam, your grandma was VERY proud of your accomplishments from academics to athletics. Mary, please contact us when you come to Morgantown for a WVU football game. May Christ Jesus comfort and give the Olashuk family peace. Chris, Donna, Kylie, and Colton
Dear Mary, Donna, and families Please accept our heartfelt and understanding sympathies. May your many loving memories sustain you and may our dear Lord hold you in his arms through this very difficult time. Love and God’s Blessings Scott Natalie Zach and Noah Teaff
Mary and Family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our throughts and prayers are with you. God Bless all of you. Jerry & Mickey Fulmer
Johnny, you a great man of God and it’s a privilege to have you as a friend, the kind of friend and man of God that a Mom could not help being proud of. I pray that you will know the touch of the Master in a new way during this time.
Dear Olashuk Family, I was so sad to learn of Mrs. O’s passing and am sending my heartfelt sympathy to all of you. She was a wonderful woman and we all share many happy memories of her kindness and generosity through the years. My the love of friends and each other be a comfort to you all. With sympathy and love, Diane
Dear Bobby and Family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Although nothing can ease your sorrow right now, hoping you’ll know that friends love you and are praying for you and your family. Sending love, thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. Darline
John, Mary and Olashuk Family, My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Miss D: Please accept our condolences on the loss of your sister. We are thinking of you. Sincerely, Kim Trushel Christine Hinchee Barbara Trushel
Donna, Mary & Olashuk Family, Your mom was a very special lady! When I had difficulty adjusting to being at the bigger Weir Junior High, she let me work in her office. When I felt anxious, I alway knew that I could go there and she would make me feel better….it was like having a mom at school! That was my start in the field of medicine. I feel honored that she chose me to be her physician. My deepest condolances to you & your family. Tina Cutone
John and Family, Very sorry to hear about the death of you wife and mother. We will remember her in our prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Just remember the wonderful memories; they will be forever in your heart.
Gene: Deepest sympathies to you and the entire family from all the Levendorfs.
Donna, Mary and families, Please accept my condolences on the loss of your mom. May you find peace and comfort in the days ahead. Love, Cindy
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Olashuk family. Joe and Amy Licata
Dear Beth, Jeannie, and Families Lenore was a wonderful person and it is sad to lose yet another member of your beautiful family. Bill always told me about the light she brought to Vo-Tech when he worked with her. God Bless you all and may her memory be eternal. Love Marie Rinehart
Our deepest condolences to all the family for your loss. Babe was such a caring individual and a role model to so many young students, she will be missed by all.
Our heartfelt sympathies to all of the Olashuk, DiGregorio, and Duffy families. Ms. Olashuk was such a wonderful person, so caring and compassionate. She was a fantastic nurse with Weir Jr. High. She will always live in your hearts through all of your fond memories with her. Susan, Gary, Casey and Elliot Bogarad
John we were so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear wife. She was very special.
Please accept out sincere sympathy on the loss of your wife, mother, sister. We are out of town and unable to be with you now. I know that Leanora was ill, but I also know how your heart aches to have lost her. Mary, I am so very sorry for your loss. Take comfort in knowing you and your family have a very special angel in heaven. She will still be there for all of you. Love & Prayers, Peggy & Bob Thomaselli