Pamela Jean Jones
June 9, 1954 ~ January 6, 2025
Born in:
Weirton , WV
Resided in:
Weirton , WV
Pamela Powelson-Jones of Weirton passed away suddenly at her home on Monday, January 6, 2025. She was born June 9, 1954, at Weirton General Hospital, a daughter of Robert and Norma Mae Cole Powelson.
She graduated from Brooke High School in 1972. In her early teenage years, her first job was at Thrift Drug on Main Street next to the Kusic Gas Station. She then worked at Jean Frock’s Clothing Store, and years later she worked at the Weirton Bus Terminal for the late Lou Fekaris; well known for the cigar always in his mouth and generous laugh. In 1976, she married Pete Jones, they shared a son Thomas. He truly was the love of her life, being a stay-at-home mom, they were able to spend a lot of time together.
In 1994, she started working at the Eat-n-Park in Weirton, later advancing to a hostess trainer. She loved her job and her longtime customers, sharing her jokes and stories, hoping to brighten their day.
For fifteen years, she organized the entertainment for the area’s annual Children’s Hospital “Tips for Tots Day” at the local Eat-n-Park in Weirton. The campaign was very successful, becoming an annual event, enjoyed by both employees and customers, resulting in the Weirton location Eat-N-Park raising the most money for ten straight years.
She never knew a stranger, doing anything for anybody, you just had to ask, or she would do it anyway.
Art was Pamela’s passion all her life, years ago, when they were designing the WV Quarter, the former governor, Joe Manchin, gave her an honorable mention for her creative design.
For over thirty years, she collected and read anything that had to do with Weirton’s history, where she had been a resident all her life. The book in question, “The History of Weirton, WV.,” was written by David Javersak, she and others helped to contribute to the development of this book.
In addition to her parents, Pam was preceded in death by her husband Pete.
Left to cherish her memory are her son Thomas (Teresa) Jones, sister Susan Mazzocco, and brother Bruce (Patti) Powelson all of Weirton, nieces Schelley (Brian) Shillington, and Trishann (Joe) Sacripanti, great-niece Sophia Sacripanti and great-nephew Rocco Sacripanti.
Friends can visit Pam’s family on Friday, January 10, from 4 pm until the time of her 5:30 pm funeral service at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV., 26062.
Chaplain Jenna Moon will officiate.
Pam’s request for cremation will be honored, she will be cremated at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home Crematory.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Pam’s name to the Weirton History Museum, Pittsburgh Children’s Hospital @ givetochildrens.org., or the Weirton Salvation Army.
Share online condolences at www.grecohertnick.com.
Patti and Bruce,
Sorry to hear of Pam’s passing . May she be at peace. I hope God comforts you all during this difficult time.
Tim
There aren’t any words for how wonderful Pam was and how much of an impact she had on countless people.
My heartfelt condolences to Pam’s family. I became friends with Pam in high school. Pam was a wonderful friend and will be greatly missed. ❤️
Susan Patti and Bruce
Deeply saddened by the loss of your dear sister.
She was so sweet and kind
Sending love and comfort to you and her family in this difficult time
May she rest in peace
Pam was such an amazing person. I’m so glad I got to know her!
We are very sorry for your loss. Going to Eat and Park will never be the same. We will miss her smile and kind words, as well as her cute holiday attire. I’m sure she’s greeting everyone who enters heavens gates. Prayers to her family and friends.
We are so sad to hear of the Passing of Pam !! Sending Love and Prayers for her Family
Sue, Bruce, Patty and family, Gary and I are so very sorry for your loss. Our love and prayers are with you. Deepest sympathy and prayers to all of you. She was such a wonderful woman. 🙏💔. Gary and Vicki
May you and your family be blessed during this time of grief.
Please know that thoughts, love and prayers are with all of you.
Susan & Family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Susan I just saw you and Pam at my dad’s in September, and I’m so glad I got to talk to her. I was shocked to hear of her passing. Pam was always nice to everyone. My thoughts and prayers and condolences are with all of you.
Chrissy Dalrymple
Susan & family,
I’m so sorry to hear of Pam’s passing. I know how much you loved each other. My love to you all.
So so sorry to hear this……RIP Pam 💔❤️
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your sister. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Susan,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your sister. I know how close the two of you were. Pam was a wonderful person. Always smiling. Prayers to you and the family.
Susan, Bruce and Patti,
I am so very sorry to hear of Pam’s passing. My prayers go out to your entire family.
Going to Eat N Park won’t be the same without Pam’s smiling face! Our sympathy & prayers to her family.
Susan, Bruce, Patti: We are so sorry for your loss. Susan, I don’t know if I ever told you but Pam babysat Rich’s kids (back in the day!). Again, we are so sorry. You’ll be in our prayers.
So sorry for your loss. She was always so happy.
So sorry for your loss. She was always so happy.
We are sorry to hear about Pam. She was such a bubbly person. Keeping you all in our prayers.
Terry and Vicki Gilles
Pam was a ray of sunshine where we always saw her at Eat N Park…so friendly and always a smile! She will be missed! Our deepest sympathy.