Matilda Tillie Wiggins
March 13, 1931 ~ September 14, 2006
Matilda “Tillie” Wiggins, 75, of Weirton, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2006, at the Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.
Born March 13, 1931 in Weirton, she was the daughter of the late Steve and Mary Pagur Kuchak.
Tillie was also preceded in death by her husband Lt. Charles Wiggins, whom she married December 26, 1953. He was killed in action in 1957, while serving as a fighter pilot, for the US Air Force.
Tillie and her sister inherited their love of flying from their father. She served for 4 years in the United States Air Force.
Tillie taught school for over 16 years. She owned and operated Vickers Florist in Toronto, Ohio for 11 years. She was an avid traveler, having traveled all over Europe, Egypt and Japan. She will be greatly missed by the family pets Julio and Belle, whom she loved deeply.
She was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, Christian Mothers, Legion of Mary, Franciscan 3rd Order, and the American Legion Post 10.
Tillie’s survivors include her sister Elizabeth “Betty” Simon and her husband Paul of Weirton; two nephews, Paul Simon and his wife Vicki and Michael Simon and his wife Lisa all of Weirton; her three nieces, Mary Beth Simon of Weirton; Anne Sabol and her husband Alexander of Centreville, VA and Midge Smyth and her husband Reed of Rochester Hills, MI; 10 great nieces and nephews; 2 great-great nieces and one great great nephew.
Her family will receive friends Friday 6-9PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton.
Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 10AM Saturday, at St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church.
Interment will follow in St. Paul Cemetery, where Military Services will be conducted, by the American Legion Post 10 and Weirton Honor Guard.
Memorial contributions, in memory of Tillie, may be made to St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church or Hancock County Animal Shelter.
Share tributes with her family at www.grecohertnick.com
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
Of the many outstanding teachers I had during my education, Mrs. Wiggins was the best. While others sought to narrow my interests, she encouraged me to seek knowledge in everything because everything could teach me something. I carry her words in my heart. I am heartbroken that she’s gone but joyful that, after all this time, she’s with her beloved Charles again. God bless you, Tillie.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Tillie was a great person.
To all of our family, We are wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow, comfort in the midst of pain. May the warm memories of Tillie soothe you in this difficult time and help you be in peace. With heartfelt sympathy…. Stephanie Martaus Peterson and Matt
To the Family, Aunt Tillie will be missed, she always had a smile on her face, and use to tell jokes while we were growing up, I remember always going over aunt mary’s for holidays, and aunt tillie was a good story teller. She is with her family now, they are welcoming her, with open arms. God Bless the family. love, Dee,Mike, Megan and Madison
Betty & family, so sorry to hear of Matilda’s passing. I don’t see you or your family when I come to Weirton, but I still think of everyone. I send my deepest sympathy to you all. God Bless Dolores (Talamonti) Manack