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Thomas David “Tom” Skrab of Weirton passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side on Tuesday, March 6, 2024, at Reynolds Memorial Hospital in Glendale. He was seventy-nine years old.

He was born in Weirton on November 13, 1944, one of four children to George Skrab and Sophia Zarebska Skrab.

Tom was a proud member of the United States Army.

He retired from the Tin Mill at Weirton Steel after more than 30 years of service.

Tom was known to everyone as “Mr. Go with the Flow,” and his even-keel temperament was appealing to all who knew him.

The five most important ingredients to Tom’s life were his grandchildren, making them the absolute best popcorn, orchestrating Taco Monday, and of course, preparing for them his almost world-famous “Pappy” Pancakes!

Sundays at the Skrab house were dedicated to Steeler football and all that came with it, the camaraderie of family, and of course ending the day with a myriad of Beatles songs, all of which encompassed the undying love he had for his family.

Now and again, Tom was known to walk out on his porch incredibly early in the morning and stare into the heavens, and without fail, he would retreat inside to his lovely bride Linda and say, “I think I just saw a UFO!” The World May Never Know………!

Tom was a man of great love for his country, his fellow man, and of course most importantly, his family. He immersed himself in all aspects of their life and did not have any regrets about his dedication, he will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his brother George Skrab.

Left with heavy hearts and a tremendous amount of love and admiration are his wife of 50 years, Linda Salancy Skrab whom he married on November 2, 1973, his daughters Suzy (Mike) Mastrantoni of Weirton, Beth (Michael) Gilloon of Dayton, grandchildren Gigi and Tino Mastrantoni, and Veronica, Gabby, and Frankie Gilloon, brother Bob (Sally) Skrab, sister Dorothy Skrab, sister-in-law Janet Ross, brother-in-law Fred (Ann) Salancy, and many nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received on Tuesday, March 12, from 11 am until the time of the 2 pm Liturgy of the Word Service at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton.

Fr. Larry Dorsch will preside.

Interment will follow at Mt Calvary Cemetery, Steubenville.

Tom’s family would like to extend a warm thank you to the following Drs. Dr. Neil Khurana, Dr. Cherian, Dr. John, and Dr. Karpurapu, and the entire staff of Reynolds Memorial Hospital’s ICU.

Share online condolences at www.grecohertnick.com.

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  1. Linda, Janet, Fred and family: I am so deeply sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy to all of you. I read this once and thought: How true! Death takes our body, God takes our souls, our minds hold our memories and our faith lets us know we’ll meet again! You are in my prayers.

  2. Suzy ,
    So sorry for your loss. May he RIP 🙏🏻✝️
    Mariann (Ferrari) Weimerskirch

  3. Linda, Suz & Beth Ann, what a great picture of Tom! He was truly the best, and loved you all so very much. I’m so sorry that I will not be able to come to the services and give you all the biggest hugs, but have been and will continue to keep you all close in prayer. May Tom’s memory be eternal, Much Love❤️❤️❤️

  4. Linda, Suzy, and Beth.
    We are so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. Many years ago we would always see him at the dance recitals. He always had a smile for all those he met. May he rest in peace.
    Hugs and prayers to all of you.
    With sincere sympathy,
    Ken and Darla Ogle

  5. Candle Selection 7IN MEMORY OF MY OLD FRIEND FROM THE DAYS AT THE HUB IN STEUBENVILLE AND MY MILL BUDDY. CAOL AND I WERE SHOCKED TO SEE YOUR OBIT. WISHING PRAYERS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. A GOOD FRIEND GONE TO SOON.

  6. Candle Selection 7IN MEMORY OF MY OLD FRIEND FROM THE DAYS AT THE HUB IN STEUBENVILLE AND MY MILL BUDDY. CAROL AND I WERE SHOCKED TO SEE YOUR OBIT. WISHING PRAYERS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. A GOOD FRIEND GONE TO SOON.

  7. Candle Selection 2My thoughts and prayers are with you all! I was one of his therapist at moundsville healthcare center and I thought the world of Tom! He was soo kind and always was ready and motivated to do his therapy. I loved his stories and loved hearing about what each grandchild was doing. I could tell how much he loved them in the way his face lit up when he was talking about them. He thought it was pretty “neat” that my grandchildren had his daughter as their teacher last year! Small world he would say! I will never forget him!! Prayers for his family 🙏❤️


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