Ann Gillette
July 25, 1917 ~ March 4, 2009
Ann Gillette of Wilmette, IL, formerly of Weirton, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at the Mather Pavilion in Evanston, IL. Ann was born on July 25, 1917 in Mingo Junction, OH, the daughter of the late Theodore and Milka Mrvos.
Ann was a 1936 graduate of Weir High School. During World War II, she worked in the Weirton Steel lab. On June 16, 1940, she married Raymond G. Gillette, who passed away on January 4, 1988.
In addition to her husband and parents, Ann was preceded in death by her brothers Robert (Buzzy) and George (Chuck) Mrvos.
Ann was a member of the Holy Resurrection Serbian Church in Steubenville, OH and was a lifetime member of the K.S.S. Vidovdan. She was well known for her baking skills and loved cooking for her family, friends and church.
She is survived by her three loving sons, Ray and his wife Susan of Wilmette, IL, with whom she made her home for the last five years, Ted and his wife Pam of Ashland, VA and Fred of Weirton and grandchildren Elizabeth, Alex, Maggie and Lindsay.
Friends will be received Sunday, March 8, 2009 from 1-3PM and 6-8PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, where Pomen services will be held at 7:30PM. Funeral services will be celebrated 11AM Monday in the funeral home with The Very Reverend Father Rade Merick officiating. Interment will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Weirton.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Holy Resurrection Serbian Church, 528 North 4th Street, Steubenville, OH 43952.
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Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
ray ted and fred and families, Sorry to hear of your loss. I especially remember Ray as one of my best students. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Sincerely, Jerry Hamill
I have nothing but fond memories of all of your mom’s visits to Shepherd. She became a mom to all of us. May she rest in peace.
Once again our thoughts and prayers are with you, it was our distinct pleasure to have known you Mother. And yes she sure was a great baker….oh those special Gillette ‘nut roles’. Great memories of those being shipped across state lines from WV to GA. warmly, Marty & Anne
It was my pleasure to be your Mom’s hairdresser and enjoy many tasty treats over the years. Please except my condolences and prayers from the staff of Hair We Are.
Ray and Family, Please accept my condolences. I know how difficult it is to lose a parent. Helen Varlas Malandrakis
Ted Gillette and Family, Ted, it is with great saddness to learn that your mother passed away. My family and I will place your mother in our prayers. We will also keep prayers for her son’s, daughter-in-laws and especially her grandchildren. I hope that a memories of a wonderful life will lift your spirits and know that your mother is looking down upon all of you today. God Bless!