Mark "Blue" Cercone

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mark “Blue” Cercone, who died on June 25, 2025, following a brief illness. He was 64 years old.

Born on January 8, 1961, in Weirton, West Virginia, Mark was the youngest of two children born to the late John “Blue Grass” Cercone, Jr. and Helen Palumbo Cercone.

Mark’s early years were spent in Weirton, where he attended Saint Paul’s Grade School and later graduated with the Class of 1979 from Weirton Madonna High School.

He pursued a career in information technology, earning credentials as a Network Engineer. Over the years, he built a successful career dedicated to the ever-evolving world of tech, always committed to solving problems and helping others along the way.

Though accomplished professionally, it was Mark’s personality and heart that truly made him unforgettable. He was the life of the party. Humble by nature and generous in spirit, he had a heart of gold that touched everyone he met. Mark had a soft spot for animals, especially the pets he adopted from local shelters.

Mark embraced the simple pleasures in life: cheering for the Pittsburgh Steelers, watching NASCAR races, enjoying rounds of golf, and spending time with those he loved. He adored his niece and nephews—Kady (Parker) Chivington, John, Carly, and Alec Andrew—and treated them as if they were his own children.
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He will be remembered with love by his sister, Lori (Jeff) Andrew, and their children, Kady (Parker) Chivington, John, Carly, and Alec

Family and friends are invited to gather in remembering and celebrating Mark’s life at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, on Friday, July 25, 2025, from 4 PM until 7 PM.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday July 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Saint Paul’s Roman Catholic Church in Weirton, with Father Binu Sebastian presiding.

Following the Mass, Mark’s cremated remains will be laid to rest with his parents at Saint Paul’s Cemetery.

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