patricia gallagher
Patricia K. Gallagher, 78, of Weirton, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2012 in the Weirton Geriatric Center. Born September 4, 1934 in Steubenville, OH, she was a daughter of the late Daniel Fullen and Mary Kenny Fullen Wylie. She was also preceded in death by the father of her children, Jack Gallagher, her sisters Mary Henry and Jo Ann Andochick; a step son Brent Capozzoli. Ms. Gallagher received her Doctorate Degree from Ohio State University. During her career she worked at Steubenville Big Red, spear-headed the Head Start Program, in Steubenville, was a vice-principal in Las Vegas, and a professor at the Franciscan University of Steubenville. She was a member of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church and the Christian Mothers. She is survived by her sons John (Cathy) Gallagher of Moon Township, PA and Timothy (Karen) Gallagher of Weirton; daughters Terri (Todd Peterson) Malinowski of Las Vegas, NV, Tracy (John Ohalek) Thomas of Weirton and Colleen (Mike) Wright of Cincinnati, OH; grandchildren MaKenzie Gallagher, Rachael and Joseph Malinowski, Taylor Thomas, Meaghan, Michael II, Jacque'line and Danielle Wright and one great-granddaughter, Sophia Quatrocchi, and her significant other, William Capozzoli and his son William.. Visitation will be held Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 10AM Thursday at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church with Reverend Father Larry Dorsch officiating. Interment will follow in St. Paul Cemetery, Weirton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Weirton Geriatric Center, 2525 Pennsylvania Avenue, Weirton, WV 26062. Patricia's family would like to take this opportunity to thank Rhonda and Geno Quatrocchi and the staff of the Alzheimer's Unit for the loving devoted care given their mother. Memorial contributions may be made to the Weirton Geriatric Center Resident Council, 2525 Pennsylvania Avenue, Weirton, WV 26062.

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  1. Tra and Family, So very sorry for the loss of your mother. Prayers and thoughts are with you. Love you my dear friend.

  2. Tim & Karen, I remember Pat playing bingo and buying all those scratch offs. Sometime she didn’t realize she had a winning ticket. I think that was the start of her problem. Pat was a lovely person and God is now welcoming her home. May He Grant her Eternal Peace. Delores

  3. Tracy, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. Thoughts and prayers coming your way. It is the happy memories that will keep her alive in your heart.

  4. Dear Tracy, John & Taylor We are so saddened to hear the news. Please know that our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time. Thanks, John for the text message. Love Karen & Mike

  5. Tracy & family: So sorry to hear of your loss. It was many years ago when your family moved next to ours on Colliers Way. May Our Lord keep you all close to His Heart during this sad time. Blessings, Penny & Larry

  6. Our condolences go out to the entire Gallagher family in your time of heart felt sorrow. May God bless all of you.

  7. Mrs. Gallagher lived a long self sacrificing life and will be missed. One day “all those in the memorial tombs will…come out” John 5:28,29. Sincerly Zyniell

  8. Such fond memories of the old neighborhood and babysitting you kiddos. You’re mom was always great. Our deepest sympathy, Tony and Sherry Foglio

  9. JOHN AND GALLAGHER FAMILY, SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. PAULINE AND I SEND OUR PRAYERS TO ALL OF YOU. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.

  10. Sincerest Sympathy on the passing of, as I remember Patty Fullen from CCHS, as a lovely young woman. You are blessed to have had such a wonderful mother. Blessings, Ann Nolan

  11. I’m am so very sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. My parents and sisters also asked that I express their deepest sympathy.

  12. Tracy, We were so sorry to learn of the passing of your Mother. You will be in our prayers. You are special to us. Mark and Barbara Trushel

  13. Tracy and the entire Gallagher Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. May God be with you in your time of need. Know that your Mom will be with you always!!!

  14. John, Tim, Terry, Tracy and Colleen, I just heard about your mom’s passing and want to send along my deepest sympathies for your loss. I am so sorry I was not there with you to remember her. She was a great godmother and I will always remember her smile and her kindness. You all are in my prayers. Bill

  15. tracy, john and the Gallagher Family, Patty and i would like to offer our condolences on the loss of your mother. Sorry we could not attend the services as we were out o town, She will be in our prayers, God Bless, Robert and Patty Capito and Family

  16. John, Tim, Terri, Tracy and Colleen and families, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. My prayers are with you and your families. Remember her forever.


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