marianne o'rourke

Marianne O’Rourke, 81, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 8, 2024, at Weirton Medical Center surrounded by family.

She was born on November 21,1942, the daughter of the late Sam and Eleanor Iaquinta.

A graduate of Weir High in 1960, Marianne worked for Weirton Steel Corp., where she met and later married her husband, Edward O’Rourke. After raising her children, she worked at Marland Heights School as a teacher’s aide, and then Weirton Medical Center as a medical transcriptionist, where she later retired.

Marianne dedicated her life to her family pouring her heart into raising her children and guiding her grandchildren, cherishing every moment spent with them.

She enjoyed spending her time cheering on her favorite sports teams, the WVU Mountaineers, Steelers and Pirates throughout the years. Marianne was known as a terrific Italian cook, especially around the holidays. She will be remembered for her delicious recipes that will be passed down for generations to come.

In addition to her parents, Marianne was preceded in death by her husband, Edward O’Rourke Sr, in 2018, brothers, Sam, Tony and Tom Iaquinta and nephew, Nicholas Cosenza
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Marianne leaves behind a legacy of love left to cherish her memory, her daughter with whom she resided, Patti Littleton of Weirton, son, Edward O’Rourke Jr of Wheeling; grandchildren, Joe (Alexis) Littleton of Pittsburgh and Jenna (Greg) Littleton of Pittsburgh; great grandson, Luca Littleton; very dear sister in law, Marnie Frey of Weirton; sisters, Elaine Richards of TN and Carol Hawthorne of Weirton; many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Our family would like to extend a very special thank you to caregivers, Debbie Moore and Theresa Barlow as well as the 7th floor nurses at Weirton Medical Center for their special care and support to our loved one.

Family and friends are invited to Marianne’s visitation, Wednesday, November 13 from 3-7 pm at Greco Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, November 14, at St Paul’s Roman Catholic Church, 140 Walnut Street, Weirton.

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Services

Visitation: November 13, 2024 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV 26062

(304) 748-3219
https://www.grecohertnick.com

Mass of Christian Burial: November 14, 2024 10:00 am

Saint Paul Roman Catholic Church
Main Street
Weirton, WV 26062

304 748 6710

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  1. Have known Marianne seems like forever as a neighbor on Marland Heights.. She was always friendly & helpful. A great loss, but reunited with Eddie again in heaven.

  2. My thoughts and prayers to her family. This sweet friend of my mother’s will be dearly missed. God bless.

  3. Patty and Family
    I am so sorry to hear of Marianne’s passing. She was truly a lovely lady.
    In sympathy,
    Jenny Anderson


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