Wesley John O'Karma
January 21, 1933 ~ December 24, 2000
Wesley John O'Karma, 67 of Weirton, died December 24, 2000 at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.
He was born on January 21,1933 in Weirton, WV, the son of the late John (Jack) and Anna Budno O'Karma.
Mr. O'Karma retired from the Weirton Steel Company Industrial Engineering Department where he worked 35 years as an Industrial Engineer. He served his country in the Korean War with the US Coast Guard. He was a member of the American Legion, Knights of Columbus in Weirton, the 25 Year Club of Weirton Steel Co., and the Weirton Steel Co. Management Club. He was also a member of St. Joseph's the Worker Catholic Church in Weirton.
He is survived by his wife Margaret D'Alesio O'Karma of Weirton. One son John O'Karma and his wife Michelle of Weirton, WV, two daughters Mrs. Kevin Veralynne Sansalone of Fairmont, WV., Dr. Kara O'Karma and her husband Christopher Orecchio of Weirton, WV. One sister Mrs. John Anne Micklos of Weirton, WV. Three grandchildren, Lauren, Alexandra, and Sofia Sansalone of Fairmont, WV.
Visiting hours are Wednesday, 2-4 & 7-9PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main St., Weirton. There will be a prayer service at 8:00PM Wednesday in the funeral home.
Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 10:00AM Thursday at the St. Joseph the Worker Church in Weirton, WV.
Committal services will be at St. Paul's Cemetery
Military grave side services will be conducted by the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Tri-State Marine Corps.
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Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
Please accept my deepest sympathies over your loss. Please know that the O’Karma family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Sorry I was unable to attend. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Dear Veralynne and O’Karma family, I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I know that there are no words that can take away the sadness that you must feel. Please know that my thougts and prayers are with you. God bless, Sean Robinson
Dear Margaret & family, We are in Chicago this week visiting Joe & his family for New Year’s. You have been in our thoughts and prayers since we first heard of John’s passing. Please know that though we could not be with you to express our sympathy in person, we feel your pain and loss. We hope that you are sharing many happy memories and that God is comforting you as you feel the support and love of your family and friends. Though distance separates us, we certainly know what you are experiencing and we extend our sympathy to each of you. With prayers and love, Frances Asfour, Fay Stump, & Lisa Flaifel & families
So sorry about John. Was unable to make it down to the funeral home. You have mine and my family’s deepest sympathy.