Robert S. Hirkala
December 24, 1953 ~ December 21, 2000
Robert S. Hirkala, 46, of Weirton died December 21, 2000 at Weirton Medical Center.
He was born in Steubenville, Ohio on December 24, 1953, a son of Evalyn Benton Hirkala of Weirton and the late John S. Hirkala.
Robert was a sexton for Hancock County Cemeteries. He was a member of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church.
Besides his mother, he is survived by 1 son: John R. Hirkala of Weirton, 1 daughter: Stephanie M. Hirkala of Weirton, 1 brother: Ronald Hirkala and his wife Debi of New Cumberland, WV, 2 sisters: Mrs. Ronnie (Margaret) Jones of Weirton and Mrs. Richard (Bernadette) DeCollo of Arnold, MO, 1 grandson: Devon Becker of Weirton.
Visitation will be held Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home where a wake service will be held 3:30 PM Friday. Funeral liturgy with mass will be held 12:30 PM Saturday at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, followed by burial at St. Paul Cemetery.
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Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
I had a very nice conversation with Robert recently at Summit Theraphy. I was thankful to have had that conversation. My sympathy goes to his family Cindy Jones