Thomas J. Maher, Sr.
June 28, 1942 ~ January 16, 2005
Thomas J. Maher, Sr., 62, of Weirton, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2005 at the Weirton Medical Center. Born June 28, 1942 in Steubenville, OH, he was the son of the late Thomas J. and Frances Schrader Maher.
Thomas was a 1960 graduate of Linsly Military Academy. He worked for 31 years ITW Signode in Weirton and also for the Giant Eagle Corporation in Pittsburgh. He was a member of St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church in Weirton where he served as a former lector and money counter. He was also a member of St. Paul Holy Name Society, was a former member of the Knights of Columbus 3734 and a former member of K of C Fourth Degree Assembly. Thomas was an amateur radio operator, an Amateur Radio Relay League Member and a WV Army MARS member.
Thomas’s survivors include his wife Katherine M. (Martaus) Maher of Weirton, whom he married November 30, 1963; sons Thomas J. Maher, Jr. of Weirton and Eric B. Maher of Reno, NV; daughter Michele M. Humphrey and her husband Brian of Gardnerville, NV and granddaughter Alexis Nicole Humphrey.
Friends will be received Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, where a prayer service will be held at 7PM.
Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 10AM Thursday at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church. Reverend Father Tony Thurston will preside. Interment will be in St. Paul Cemetery.
Please consider a contribution in memory of Thomas to St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 140 Walnut Street, Weirton, WV 26062 or the ALS Association, Landmarks Building #550, 100 West Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
Share tributes with his family at www.grecohertnick.com
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
Kathy and Family, We are so very sorry to hear that Tom has passed away. Reading the obituary in the paper started a stream of memories of all the times we have spent together. I am so sorry we can’t be there for the funeral. Please know that you and your whole family will be in our prayers….Kathy & Karl
Kathy & Family My sympathy, love, and prayers are with you all. Tom is with the Lord and we will all meet again. Thanks be to God. Love Rev. Patty & Paul Beagle
Kathy and Family, Please accept our heartfelt sympathy over your loss. May your faith give you strength and may your memories bring you comfort. We are sorry that we are unable to be with you at this time, but know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Kathy & family, So sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. Our prayers & thoughts are with you and your family. God bless !! Teresa Kraina Pion
Kathy & Family: Wayne Watson, contemporary Christian singer, says it best in the song, “Home Free.” “Home free, eventually, at the ultimate healing, we will be home free.” Tom is Home and Free of this devastating disease. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Lucille
Dear Kathy and Family, Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Tom was a very special person who accepted me as I am–warts and all. Kath– I will miss seeing him with his ornery smile always at your side. My heart hurts for you. May Jesus wrap His loving arms around you and give you comfort. Love and hugs, Linda
Dear Katherine and family, My condolences in the passing of your precious loved one. Sorry I cannot be there. May time and God help heal you quickly. Joyce
Kathy and Family, I was sad to hear about Tom’s passing, I worked with him for many years at Giant Eagle. He will be missed. God bless you and your family. Jennifer Silvio Giant Eagle, Inc.
Kathy and Family I am so sorry to hear about Tom passing away. I worked with Tom at Giant Eagle for quite a few years and really enjoyed working with him. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and family at this time.
I worked with Tom on various projects when he was at Giant Eagle. Tom was always upbeat and friendly. He will be missed.
At a time like this words seem so inadequate. I would like for the family to know that Tom was very well liked here at Giant Eagle. He will be missed. I would also like to share this poem of comfort and hope that its words will help you through these difficult times: A Rose Beyond the Wall by A.L. Frink: Near a shady wall a rose once grew, budded and blossomed in God’s free light, Watered and fed by morning dew, shedding its sweetness day and night. As it grew and blossomed fair and tall, slowly rising to loftier height, It came to a crevice in the wall through which there shone a beam of light. Onward it crept with added strength with never a thought of fear or pride, It followed the light through the crevice’s length and unfolded itself on the other side. The light, the dew, the broadening view, were round the same as they were before, and it lost itself in beauties new, breathing its fragrance more and more. Shall claim of death cause us to grieve and make our courage faint and fall? Nay! Let us faith and hope receive – The rose still grows beyond the wall, Scattering fragrance far and wide just as it did in days of yore, Just as it did on the other side, Just as it will forevermore.
Tom was a fine man and great friend while working with him at Giant Eagle. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the entire family in this time of great sorrow. May the memories you hold close to your heart be a source of comfort and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Most sincerely,
Mrs. Maher and Family, I was very sorry to hear about Tom’s passing. I worked with him at Giant Eagle for several years. I always enjoyed our conversations, especially the ones we had about our commutes to work. Tom was very upbeat with an easy laugh. May God bless you and your family during this difficult time.