Rena Ruszkowski
June 3, 1924 ~ May 4, 2005
Rena Ruszkowski, 80, of Weirton, passed away Wednesday, May 04, 2005 at the Weirton Medical Center. Born June 3, 1924 in Burgettstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Gilda Bianchi Giometti. Rena was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter R. Ruszkowski, on March 8, 1996, and her sister, Lena Colpo
Rena was a homemaker, a member of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, Christian Mothers, Altar Society, Knights of Columbus Auxiliary and the 4 Seasons Senior Citizens Association.
Rena’s survivors include her sons Walter S. and Judy Ruszkowski of Weirton, Frank and Michelle Ruszkowski of Mechanicsburg, PA; daughter Gilda and Steve Vasko of Pittsburgh, PA; sister, Rose Pasko of Chicago, IL; five grandchildren, Anthony, Kailey, Kathryn, and Frank Ruszkowski, Stephen W. Vasko.
Her family will receive friends 6-9 PM Thursday at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton.
K of C Rosary will be recited at 7 PM
Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 11AM Friday at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, Weirton.
Interment will follow at St. Paul Cemetery, Weirton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 140 Walnut Street, Weirton, WV 26062.
Share tributes and memories with her family at www.grecohertnick.com
Deeply sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
To Rena’s family, My mom Jeanette LaRosa just found out about the loss of Rena on Thursday night. She had to go out of town because her granddaughter had to have surgery. My mom informed me when I told her around 11:00 p.m. thursday night, that Rena called her and told her she was in the hospital again, and my mom said she couldn’t make it up to see her because she had to go to Kentucky. And Rena said don’t you worry about it Jeanette. She just wanted to talk to my mom. My mom felt terrible when she heard the news, but the good thing was she got to talk to her shortly before she passed away. We’re very sorry to hear about the loss of Rena, she was a beautiful and wonderful person. God Bless all of you, love and prayers, Jeanette and Frank LaRosa Sherri Grieco and family Gina Eckels and family
WALTER WE WERE VERY SORRY WHEN WE HEARD OF THE DEATH OF YOUR MOTHER. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS TIME. MAY GOD BE NEAR YOU, ALL THE STAFF AT MEDI HOME HEALTH, MEDI PRIVATE CARE AND MEDI DME
Walter, Frank and Gilda, we are so very sorry to hear about Aunt Rena’s passing. I wish we could have attended her funeral. Our home number is 772-873-6657. Gilda, I tried to get your number thru directory assistance, but wasn’t able to. Please either call or email us your home phone number. I would like to talk with you. Paul and I have so many memories of wonderful times we shared with your parents and of course, I have a lifetime of memories of my dear Uncle “Wac”. We are looking forward to visiting with you next month. Please let me know what your plans are. You are all in my prayers – your mom and dad are now again together and in a better place. Love and condolences to the three of you. Your cousin, Gina
Walter, Judy, Kailey, and Tony I’m sorry that I did not get down to the funeral home – last minute changes to plans by Steven. In the last few years, I got to know Rena a little when we would talk. I bet you thought that I just cut the grass and left!! I’m sure she’s happy, now. Bill Zanieski