Orva Lynn Littleton
December 29, 1937 ~ November 8, 2006
Orva Lynn Littleton, 72, of Weirton died Wednesday, November 8th, 2006, at the Acuity Specialty Hospital in Steubenville, OH.
He was born on December 29, 1933, in Parkersburg, WV, the son of the late Robert M. and Lucille Nutter Littleton. Lynn was also preceded in death by his two brothers, Alan and Ralph, and a sister, Pauline Smith.
Lynn retired from Weirton Steel on July 31, 1990, after 39 years of service as a welder in the Steel Works Welding Shop. He was a member of Saint Paul Roman Catholic Church, the Holy Name Society, Knights of Columbus 3734 Fourth Degree Assembly, Weirton Steel 25 Year Club, American Legion Post 10, Tri State Marine Corps Club, and a lifetime member of the VFW 2716, and the Weirton Termite Baseball Association, where he spent 21 consecutive years as a coach.
Lynn was one of the first welding instructors at the J.D. Rockefeller Career Center. He served as Second Ward Councilman of the City of Weirton from 1983 to 1991. He was a Korean War Marine Corps Veteran, and was awarded the Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, and National Defense Service Medal.
Lynn is survived by his wife, Ida M. (Colantonio) Littleton, whom he married on December 30th, 1954; sons, Raymond, John and wife Michelle, and Joseph and wife Patti; all of Weirton; seven grandchildren, Rayanna, John, Joseph, Jenna, Ashley, Thomas, and Rachael; two brothers, Gilbert and wife Joan of Weirton, and Bill and wife Margaret of South Carolina; two sisters, Mary “Dell” Murray of Steubenville, and Juanita “Snookie” Rea of Toronto, OH.
Friends will be received Saturday Novemer 18, 2006, from 11 a.m. until the 12 noon Memorial Mass at Saint Paul Roman Catholic Church, Weirton.
Rev. Fr. Larry Dorsch will preside
Military Honors will be conducted by the Weirton Honor Guard.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street Weirton.
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Ida and boys, He was full of life for so long. He made you smile when you were with him. His sense of humor was sometimes wicked. We love you, we pray for your peace of mind and bless all of you. Love and Hugs Dave & Jackie
We are so saddened to read of Lynn’s passing. He was such a good friend and will be greatly missed by all. May God bless you and your family with the strength needed to see you through and the peace of knowing that Lynn is no longer suffering.
Dear Ida,Ray,John and Joe, Please know how saddened I am for the loss of Lynn. He was one of the nice guys. All of my memories of Orva are pleassant ones. He was one of the first adults in my teen years to treat me as his equal. He always took the time to speak and find out how we were doing. I am going to miss him as will you. I just wanted you to know how he touched my life and how special he was. I’ll be seeing you soon. tim
Mrs. Littleton, Raymond, Johnny & Joey: I was very sad to hear of Mr. Littleton’s passing. Some of my fondest memories are playing “Termite” baseball, with Mr. Littleton coaching. I will always keep those memories close. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Ida & family, We are so saddened to learn of Lynn’s passing away….going to a better place. He will be missed for his friendliness, compassion and good works. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you feel the presence of our heavenly Father as you grieve your husband and father. Stan & Fran
Ida You and the boys are in our prayers.The last time I saw Lynn was at therapy even in his times of discomfort he made everyone laugh. The boys all remember the termites and how much fun Mr. Littleton was. He was as proud of Rick as his own. May God shower you with peace and guide you in a path of peace. We love you and are praying for you. Harvey & Marge Jones
Ray, John & family, I thought of Mr. Littleton often over the years. I have some great memories of us all playing ball together and your dad as coach. He had a positive influence on many young people and will be sadly missed. God bless him and your family. Rick Jones
Mrs. Littleton & Family I will never forget Mr. Littletons Great personallity, some of my best childhood memories are when playing for him on the Villanova baseball team. Win or lose he always made you feel like a winner. We lost a Great person. My Prayers are with you all. Mark
Mrs. Littleton & Family I will never forget Mr. Littletons Great personallity, some of my best childhood memories are when playing for him on the Villanova baseball team. Win or lose he always made you feel like a winner. He was a Great person. My Prayers are with you all. Mark
Dear Ida and family, We are so deeply sorry to hear about Lynn. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy. Jim and Mary Lou Bonaventura John and Norma Horvath
Dear Ida & family, So sorry to hear of Lynn’s passing. My heartfelt sympathy to you & family. God Bless Dolores Manack
I didn’t always get to see Lynn when i visited Weirton but I always hoped I would. Lynn was another great Littleton and he too will be missed.. Coke
TO MRS LITTLETON AND FAMILY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MR LITTLETON PASSING I WILL ALWAYSE REMEMBER HIM HE WAS A GREAT MAN MY SYMTATHY FROM MOOCH ARCHILETI.
Ida and family, My deepest sympathy in the loss of your husband & father. Lynn is at rest now and he will always be remembered in your hearts. I pray that God will grant him eternal peace.
DEAR IDA, I AM SO SORRY. LYNN WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON..HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM…MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY..
Dear Ida, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Love, Marian
Dear Family;I don’t recall seeing Lynne since high school.He was in my class my memories of him are all good and sometimes funny.We had some good times .Rest in Peace my friend.I just returned to Weirton after 55yrs.
Joey and all the Littletons, I am saddened to hear of the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you…
Joey and Family. So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. You have my deepest sympathy.
Ida, we were so sorry to hear of Lynn’s passing. He is at long last at peace. God Bless and take care. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Littleton Family, May God’s peace rest upon you during this difficult time. I have so many fond memories of Orva and growing up with Joey. Orva was a family man who would do anything for Ida and the boys; he loved his family very much. His sence of humor was terrific – he was a joy to be around and he will be sadly missed by many. ‘Skins’
Dear Ida & family, We were very saddened to hear about lynn’s death. He will be in a much better place. We will always remember Lynn’s friendlyness and good humor.He had a great knack for telling funny jokes.You and your family will be in our prayers.
Ida, I am so sorry to hear about Lynn My prayers are with you. If you need anything just give me a call Love Kathy, Skyler,Tyler,Montana, and Allen
Dear Mrs. Littleton, Joe, and Family, We wish to extend to you our sincere sympathy for the loss of Mr. Littleton. He was such a kind man. He certainly loved and supported his family. His contributions to our community were many, and you have every reason to be proud to call him husband, father, and grandfather. We will miss seeing him at the ball games. You are in our prayers.
To the Littleton family I am very sad to here of your lost.I know it’s been a very long year for you all and my thoughts and prayers go out to you. Troy Arango and the Arango family
To the Littleton family I am very sad to here of your loss.I know it’s been a very long year for you all and my thoughts and prayers go out to you. Troy Arango and the Arango family
Dear Aunt Ida & Family, We are all deeply sorry to hear about Uncle Lynn’s passing. He will be greatly missed at the family reunions. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Love, Ralph “Kenny” Littleton Jr. & Family
To the Littleton family, Lynn will be missed by me and all who knew him. We missed him at Woodview this year.
Dearest Ida and Family, We were so saddened over Lynn’s passing and so thankful that he was a part of our lives, as you are. So many fond memories flood our minds and hearts. Lynn was a good person with a loving and kind heart. Woodview will never be the same without him and my dad (Tony). Can hear them both laughing now. Your entire family will continue to be in our prayers and hearts. Love to you all and hope to see you at the Memorial Service on Saturday.
Ida,Ray,John and Joey, I am sad to hear about Lynn’s passing. I will always remember coming to your house to play with Joey when we were little kids and he would always made me laugh. He had a great sense of humor. He was a wonderful person that could light up a room. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Joe, Patty, Joey, and Jenna, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father and grandfather. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
To the Littleton family, I am saddened to learn of Mr. Littleton’s passing. I recall all the times I had the privilege of playing baseball against Joey at the Termite fields in Paris with both of our dads coaching us or helping us to be the best we could be. Please accept my condolences and your family will be lifted up in my family’s prayers. May God Bless you all.
Sorry for your lose I loved to play golf with him
Raymond and Family, I am so very sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Back in the Days, he has always made us laugh and when I think of him, he makes me smile. My son Jordan idolized him at the golf course and we have spoken of him since. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you Ray and the entire Family. Take care.