Rose Pauline Wojdyla
July 7, 1917 ~ March 15, 2002
Rose Pauline Wojdyla, 84, formerly of Weirton, died March 15, 2002, in Farmington Hills, Michigan. She was born July 7, 1917 in New Cumberland, WV, the daughter of the late Casper and Victoria Fala Yurko. Her husband John Wojdyla, a grandson David Wojdyla, five brothers Peter, Joseph, Vincent, Steve, and Walter Yurko, and a sister Mary Kaminski also preceded her in death.
Rose, along with her husband John, were owners and operators of the Weirton Heights Hardware Store, until retirement. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Weirton. She was a member of the Rosary Society, Christian Mothers, Choir, and was a Eucharistic Minister of the church. She was also a member of the Polish Women’s Alliance and the PNA.
She is survived by a son, John Wojdyla and his wife Ann of Beverly Hills, Michigan; two grandchildren, James and Stephen Wojdyla; and two great grandsons, Keenan and Avery Wojdyla.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main St., Weirton, WV where a prayer service will be held 3:30 PM Wednesday. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 10 AM Thursday at Sacred Heart of Mary Church, Weirton.
Interment will be in St. Paul Cemetery, Weirton.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer Association, (North Central WV Chapter) PO Box 4543, Morgantown, WV 26504-4543
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Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
I am so sorry that I am unable to pay my last respects to Rose, a dear friend, but know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time
I am so sorry that I am unable to pay my last respects to Rose, but know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
My heart goes out to your family in the loss of your Mother. I remember her well and will remember her in my prayers.
Dear JohnRobert & Family, We are sorry to hear about your Mom, our Aunt Rose. We will see you at the funeral home and hope we can visit a few minutes. Take care.
We share in your sorrow in the passing away of Bernice. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Sincerely, Stan and Fran
I wish to extend my sincere and heartfelt sympaty and prayer on the loss of Rose, she was a lovely woman. I am grateful for the many prayers she offered for me as I went through the seminary and to the priesthood. I shall offer Mass for her intention and for your consolation.