Alvin D. Lenhart
October 10, 1925 ~ February 9, 2007
Alvin Dean (Lenny) Lenhart, 81, of Weirton, WV, died February 9, 2007, at the West Penn Hospital.
Lenny was born on October 10, 1925, in Irwin Pa, the son of the late Alvin VanDyke and Nell Gabbie Lenhart.
Under Coach Hamill, Lenny earned eight varsity letters in baseball, football, and basketball. He played semi pro basketball and softball. Lenny was also an avid golfer, during his time, he recorded five holes in one.
He retired from the Accounting Department of Weirton Steel with 36 years of service. He served his country in the Infantry of the United States Army during World War II. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Weirton, Savage Athletic Club, and the Pleasant Valley Country Club. Lenny served three terms as commander of the D.A.V. He was a member of the American Legion Post 10, WW II Last Man’s Club, Past Commander and Life Member of the VFW 2716.
He is survived by his wife, Grace Marie Fraley Lenhart, whom he married on October 16, 1947; his four daughters, Janice and Michael Petrovich of Columbia, MD, Lisa Powell, Susan and Raymond Fijewski , Karen and Doug Reese; his sister, Alma Wansack all of Weirton, WV; A half brother, Albert Lenhart of Burnsville, MN six grandchildren, Deana VanDer Kamp, Jessica Gibson, Erica DeCaria, Kristen Rowland, Donald and Tyler Reese; seven great grandchildren.
Visitation will be 7-9 PM Saturday and 1-3 & 6-8 PM Sunday, at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV, where funeral services will be held 11 AM Monday
Rev. Kevin Bowers will preside.
Interment will follow at the Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens with military services conducted by the American Legion and the Weirton Honor Guard.
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Grandpa, You closed your eyes, took your final breath and went with ease, peace and a great sense of accomplishment. We know you were tired Pap, and it was ok to let go. We did not want you to suffer anymore! I promise Grandma will be taken care of. Please do not worry about us! We will keep all of our memories of you alive in our hearts. I ask that you please watch over us through our journey in life. Protect and guide us as we continue on without you here. Again thank you for being you! Hope you know how much… I LOVE YOU! Thank you for everything you have taught and done for me. I will miss you deeply! Please give everyone there with you a kiss and hug! Love Jo Jo
Pap- Pap, i started this not really knowing what to say. It is just so hard for me being so far away. I love you, but you already know that. I will miss you everyday im sure you know that too. I am just thankful for all you have done for me and my family. Your now my angel, and i know your shining down on me from heaven. Love you, Jessica
Grace and children you have my deepest sympathy on your loss of your husband and father. I’ll cherish the memories of Al from our time together at PVCC. Nick Kundrat
Grace and family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. I dont know of a more dedicated athlete for my father than Al. I remember being a mascot on his basketball team. What a great guy and always had time for me. My father was lucky to have him on his teams. My thoghts and prayers are with all of you. Sincerely, Jerry Hamill and brother Carl
Dear Grace, Karen and family, Please accept our heartfelt sympathy. I will remember Lenny as a wonderful friend to my brother Benny. Jim and Mary Lou Bonaventura
Dear Lenhart family, I want to express my condolences to you all. Lenny was a true gentleman and alot of fun to be around.I can just imagine the laughs he and my dad are sharing at this moment. Do you think there’s beer in heaven? God bless you all during this difficult time. Your in our families prayers. Sincerely, Tim McCune
Grace and family, I’m so sorry to read of your loss. Al was a class act to everyone that knew him. My prayers are with the family at this sad time.
Lisa, My thoughts and prayers are with you,your Mother and the family. I talked to you about him and I guess it was not to be. He is in heaven now and no more pain.If there is any-thing I can do,please let me know.
Dear Doug,Karen,Donald,Tyler and Lenhart family. Our deepest sympathy on your great loss, God bless him.
Dear Doug,Karen,Donald,Tyler and Lenhart family. Our deepest sympathy on your great loss, God bless him.
Dear Doug,Karen,Donald,Tyler and Lenhart family. Our deepest sympathy on your great loss, God bless him.
Kristen and the entire Lenhart family: I am so sorry you lost your grandfather, he was a very strong and wonderful man. I am sure every member of your family has a terrific story to tell about him. Everyone will truly miss him. May God Bless You and give you strength. And keep hugging those three little blondes, that will help alot. Love, Janet
Dear Cousin Grace, girls, and family. I just read online of Lenny’s passing. Such precious memories I have of him, and the entire family, for that matter. Not sure if I can make it down there, as my vehicle is not in that great of shape. Please know that I will be remembering you in prayer constantly, and remember “God is in control, and He WILL see you through.” Love and Prayers, Cousin Donna Sue donnasue0202@comcast.net
Well i never thought this day would come. It is hard to see you go. The girls are really going to miss you. Just watch over us. We love you very much. Love Kristen, Chad Rabeka, Lexus & Jessie
Dear Mrs. Lenhart, Janice, Lisa, Susan, and Karen and families: I deeply regret that I cannot be there to extend my condolences in person. Your whole family was such a significant part of my high school years and beyond. I am fortunate that Janice has maintained contact with me all these years and has kept me abreast of everyone’s comings and goings, so much so that I can’t believe how many years have passed. Since I cannot be there, know that your family has been in my daily prayers since I first heard of Mr. Lenhart’s failing health (still can’t call him anything but Mr. Lenhart!), and you all will remain there as you reminisce and laugh and cry and slowly bring closure to your loss. God bless, Bob
I WILL MISS LENNY. I LIVE IN AZ THREW THE WINTER MOS, WHEN I GET BACK TO WEIRTON WV IN THE SPRING & GO TO PLEASANT VALLEY TO PLAY GOLF IT WILL NOT BE THE SAME LENNY WAS ALWAYS THERE FOR A GAME.EVERBODY LIKE TO SEE LENNY.HE ENJOYED GOLF SO MUCH IF YOU WERE DOWN ON YOUR GAME LENNY WOULD ALWAYS CHEER YOU UP WITH HIS HUMOR. GENE SWAIN 2322 KINGS CREEK RD. WEIRTON WV
Dear Mrs. Lenhart and Janice and Family: It is in these passages of life that we find the strong arms of God able to carry us through and we prove true His words, “My grace is sufficient for you.” I am thankful for my friend Janice from Weir High Class of 1970 and for fond memories of the Lenhart family. My prayers are with you as you deal with the present grief and the future adjustments.
Pap-Pap I am going to miss you so much. I could have NEVER asked for a better grandpa, better yet, a better friend. You were always there for me to teach me right from wrong and to teach me to be just a better person, and golfer, haha. It is going to be so hard without you here Pap-Pap. Who is going to take Tyler and me golfing every Monday morning in the summer? Who is going to yell at me every time I put mustard on my salami sandwiches? Whose going to be the bartender during Christmas, because NO ONE can do it better than you could? Don’t worry about Grammy. She keeps telling me that I am now the man of the family, and you can trust me Pap-Pap, I will live up to that task. I cannot even begin to thank you for what you have done for me through the years, you have truly made me a better person. I’m really going to miss you, I will always remember you Pap-Pap. I’ll be seeing you… Love you Pap-Pap, Donnie
Dear Grace, We are so sorry to hear about Al- please accept our deepest sympathy – and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Pat
You are in my thoughts and Prayers Roger
Dear Family, Our deepest condolences. Our prayers are with you.
Dear Grace and Family, I am so sorry about your loss. I am in Houston right now and could not get down to see you personally. Lenny was a great friend for many years. We shared lots of good times with our gang in the Savages. A nicer guy you would never meet! Sincerely, Johnny
Lenny had so many great qualities that it is hard to single one out.He will be sadly missed but never forgotten. God Bless. Coke
To Lenny’s family and Karen,Doug, Donnie and Tyler. Janice and I were so sorry to hear about Lenny. I played golf many times with him at PV in the 80’s before we moved to GA. He was a great guy and fun to be with. No one can take his place but you will always have great memories of the times spent together. You have our deapest sympathy.
Well, tomorrow its been a month… I sure do miss you. Alot has happened in this month, its almost still to hard to believe that your gone. I think about you everyday, i made a salami sandwhich a couple days ago and used mustard. I could just hear you telling me how i wasted a good sandwhich by using mustard. We are all hanging in there so dont worry. Some days are harder than others, you were such a big part of all of our lives. I miss you so much. Sometimes i dont know if it is harder that i am so far away or if it is easier. Harder b/c i wish i was there to help in anyway i can, harder b/c it will be probably 6 months before i can go to your grave. Then i think maybe it is easier for those same reasons. Either way no matter where i am i miss you much. I promise you i will help the family any way i can. Khris says he prays for you every night, he talks to you in his prayers… I love you!
I guess this is my way of dealing with it everymonth around that day. I log on and read all the other peoples condolences, and then leave my own. I just cant believe it has been almost 2 months. It is getting easier for some of us, others arent handling it so well. Not that this will ever be easy to deal with but it is getting easier. I think of you everday, i keep a picture of you up so that i can see it everyday. Say a quick hi on my way out the door or good night just before i go to bed. Then i know everything is going to be ok, that you are watching over us. Danny is teaching Khris how to golf they are going to hit their first golf course soon. For now they are just going to the driving range. Everything else is good, nothing new to tell you i dont think. Nothing major atleast… Well atleast that i can remember. 🙂 We are hanging in there… Love ya!
Another month has gone by… i keep finding pictures of Khris when he was a baby playing with you- jumping in the leafs in the back yard. Khristopher had to write a story at school about something he wished for. He said he wished for you to come back- that he was just starting to be your golfing buddy. So i guess us adults arent the only ones hurting, kids just show it in different ways.
Well Pap-Pap i missed a month, not on purpose just trying to get over it my own way. So this month i decided that writting to you was the easiest way to get over it since i am so far away and cant visit until Christmas. Alot has happened in these 2 months. You would be so proud of Khristopher he has really over come this tourettes thing. He even wrote an article for the newspaper about it. I am a leader for a local support group, we had a bowl a thon and raised alot of money for research. Khristopher even talked to his school about tourettes in May. He is doing alot better with it now. He has a mentor that has been a blessing, his mentor also has tourettes he is a very well of adult now. So khris sees that this doesnt hold you back. me and danny are doing good- we miss you and love you!
its been awhile since i signed this, i guess i was trying the out of sight our of mind thing. Well it didnt work. The holidays are approching with out you. I miss you and love you!
Well the holidays are getting closer and closer. Trying to be strong for my mom is getting harder and harder. I keep on trying to tell her that you wouldnt want her to cry–to remember the good memories and I am told it is hard. Which I understand, but can you please help me make her understand that your ok? I hope you are having a great time, give everyone there a big hug and kiss for me. Let my Pap-pap Fijewski know I miss him very much and to please stop by sometime soon–you too! Hope you have a Happy Holiday! Dont forget to be the bartender on Christmas day. Love and miss you Erica
Christmas was really nice with everyone in, but just wasnt the same. We made sure to carry on the tradition and even broke Tylers girlfriend in with it as well. I hope you enjoyed your holidays! I love you very much!!
Wow! I cannot believe that today has been a year! You are so missed and memories of you still life on! Grammy is doing well, she has her bad days and good days just like us all. Thank you for everything and I hope you are doing well. I miss you very much! Love ya! ~E~
Today has been 2 years- As you know Danyka was born Dec 22nd. I am sure you had a lot to do with her safe delivery. She is precious and I thank God for her daily! 2008 was a trying year for a good bit of us, but we continued to keep the faith and have made it through. Thank you for everything and watching over us. Miss and love you!
papa, its been a long time since i’ve been on here. I just wanted to know the girls really miss you alot! Lexi has a pic of you in a frame and wrote “I love you and miss you” on it. I thought that was awsome of her! Christmas is comming and its never the same with out you. Papa i love you so much and miss you! watch over us!!! Love always Kristen
I cannot believe it has been 4 yrs! I heard about the diamond ring you got Grandma but also your candy apple red Ford Fusion you bought as well. 🙂 Thank you for making Grandma’s day by visiting her in her dreams! We love and miss you!