Mary Lee Cork
December 5, 1927 ~ August 15, 2011
Mary Lee Cork, 83, of Weirton, went home to the Lord on Monday, August 15, 2011 in the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH. Born December 5, 1927 in Minnora, WV, she was a daughter of the late Russell Schartiger and Ida Mae Hamrick Schartiger Pugh. She was also preceded in death by her husband Alden C. Cork on January 23, 1995, step-father Reverend Charles Pugh, son Douglas Cork, sisters Mae Hicks and Irene Metheny, step-sisters Ruth Knight and Melba Higgins and step-brothers Burnell and Gartrell Pugh.
Mrs. Cork was a homemaker who loved spending time with her friends at Freedom Place, attending church services and playing cards. Her greatest joys were visits with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mary is survived by her sons David (Sarah) Cork, Glen (Diane) Cork all of Weirton, Donald (Darlene) Cork of Pittsburgh, PA and Robert (Judy) Cork of Wellsburg, WV; daughter Catherine (John) Colabrese of Weirton; sister Mabyn Deweese of Minnora, WV and step-sister JoAnn Lambert of Huttonsville, WV; 16 grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received Wednesday 4-9pm at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, where funeral services will be celebrated 1:30pm Thursday. The Reverend Larry Barkley will officiate. Interment will be in Highland Hills Memorial Gardens, Follansbee, WV.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Weirton Senior Citizens Center, 3425 Main Street, Weirton, WV 26062.
Sincerest sympathy to cousins Bob and Judy and the entire Cork family. So sorry for your loss. I know she will be missed so very much.
Bob, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I hope you’ll be able to take comfort in all the wonderful memories you have of her. My deepest sympathies for your loss. Kathy
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Aunt Yonnie, Uncle Kenny, Aunt Bobbie, Kathy, Nancy, Bett, Barbie, Bill, Greta and Chloe
Scott and I are very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. We’ll keep your family in our prayers.
To the Cork family, I am very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I’m sorry I will not be able to make it to the services. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
glenn sorry to hear of your loss. my thoughts and prayers are with u sincerely jerry hamill
i lived at freedom place for 10yrs. mary was a wonderful lady. i had lost my arm in an auto accident and mary n i compared thoughts on losing a limb. she will be missed.
So sorry we could not be with you but we are with you in spirit and in our hearts. We can not express our sorrow and the feeling of loss. May god bless and comfort in this difficult time. Love Ron,Rhonda Josh and Ashley and Kevin Cunningham
my deepest sympathies to all of the family. I know that mrs cork will be greatly missed by all. remember as long as u have your memories she’ll live on within yout hearts! prayers going out to all!
Cathy and family, You are in my heart and prayers during this sad time. My sincerest sympathy on the passing of your mother. Love and prayers, Kathy
Sissy,David,Glen,Donald & Bobby sorry about your Mom.She was like a 2nd Mom to me like all the other kids in the neighborhood at that time when we were little.My prayers are with all of you & your famlies
Bob and Family, So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I remember her as a very quiet, nice lady who didn’t mind us hanging out at your house. Hang in there everyone.
Cathy,David,Glen,Donald,Bobby & Family, We were very sorry to hear about your mom. She will be missed. She was always good to us. We were close, good neighbors growing up and remained close. Our prayers are with you. Love, Donna,Russ,Ryan King Terry & Josephine Heinzman
WE WERE VERY SADDENED TO HERE OF YOUR MOMS PASSING. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Cathy and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. She will be missed. She was a wonderful lady who I was proud to have known since a small child growing up in the neighboorhood. Love to you and your Family and you will always be in my heart and prayers. Linda Truax/ McCartney
Cathy and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. She will be missed. She was a wonderful lady who I was proud to have known since a small child growing up in the neighboorhood. Love to you and your Family and you will always be in my heart and prayers. Linda Truax/ McCartney
we are so very sorry that we couldn”t make it to the service. know we love you & you are all in our thoughts
Bob I was very sorry to hear about your loss. If you or your family need anything please let me know. Daniel
Dear Cathy, I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of your mom, I’m not receiving the newspaper anymore and I didn’t see the email from Mr. Carey until today.You have my deepest sympathy and I pray that God will give you the strength and the inner peace through this rough time. I know how hard it is and just know she’s an angel looking down on you and your family. You were good to her, and I know that from all of our conversations at work. Take care of yourself! Love you Sherri Grieco