Bertha Jean Simich
April 28, 1948 ~ March 31, 2021
Bertha Jean Simich, a loving, caring, and generous sister, aunt, and matriarch of the Simich family passed away on March 31, 2021, after a gallant battle with COVID -19. She was 72.
Bertha was born in Steubenville, OH, on April 28, 1948, one of five children born to Stanley and Mildred Busic Simich.
She graduated from Weir High School in 1966. After graduating, Bertha went to work at the City of Weirton as the administrative assistant to the Chief of Police, a position she held for fifty years.
In 1966, she started with Chief Edward Frankovitch, Sr., and retired on December 31, 2016, working alongside Chief Rob Alexander. In total, she was the administrative assistant for twelve police chiefs and served under nine mayors.
In her free time, Bertha enjoyed party planning, traveling, cooking, and shopping. Trips to Las Vegas and Ocean City were always at the top of her list. She also had the opportunity to travel to Europe.
In addition to being a dedicated and loyal employee to her community, Bertha will always be remembered for the love she had for her family, and the love her family had for her. She certainly left her mark.
In addition to her parents, Bertha was preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Judy Swearingen Simich.
She will be remembered with love by her brothers, Adam and Stanley (Louise) Simich; her sisters, Martha Simich and Susan (Larry) Moore; her nieces and nephews, Scott S. (Tempy) Moore, Sean (Tara) Moore, Natalie, and Ashley Simich; her great-nieces and nephews, Dominic Simich, Alaina, Peyton, and Amelia Moore; her goddaughters, Kristen Cox (Matthew) VanDusen, and Elizabeth Cox (John) Kirkham of CT; many cousins and friends; and her beloved chihuahua Ruby.
Visitation will be Thursday, April 8, 2021, from 3-7 PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV
Funeral services for Bertha will be private and will be held on Friday, April 9, 2021.
V.Rev Stavrophor Rajko Kosic will preside.
Interment will follow in the Holy Resurrection Church Cemetery in Steubenville, OH.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Weirton Salvation Army PO Box 2499 Weirton, WV 26062.
Special thanks to Dr. E. Coroneos, Dr. R. Murty, Dr. J. Culp, Dr. S. Saieed, Dr. A. Shetty, Jason, and the Acuity Specialty Hospital staff and nurses for all that they did for Bertha.
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Mart, Adam, Stan, Sue, Nat, Ash, Dom & Family, I am so very, very sorry to learn of Bert’s passing. My heart hurts for all of you. She was certainly a generous & caring lady and one-of-kind! Please know she is now in a far Better Place, never to suffer again (and we know Judy was there to welcome her through the Pearly Gates). May you find comfort in your memories of Bert for, with them, she will always be with you. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all during such a difficult time and in the days to come. Please, if there is anything I can do, don’t hesitate to let me know.
Love, BIG Hugs & Prayers, Michele, Paul & Shelby
What a lovely lady. God Bless!
Great Memories with her what a Beautiful person
Prayers 🙏
Such a wonderful lady and dear family friend!
Bertha was a kind and wonderful person. My sympathy and prayers – I’m so sorry for your loss.
My heartfelt sympathies and prayers to her family. Beautiful lady.
I am saddened to hear this. Bertha was so kind and such a sweet lady and very efficient. I especially remember talking with her during Holy Week. First Christian Church holds. 24-hour prayer vigil beginning Maundy Thursday thru Good Friday. I would call the WPD to make them aware that there would be people in the church building during the overnight hours. When I called, Bertha would say, “I knew you would be calling. I already have it marked down.” She was my classmate and a friend. Rest In Peace, Bertha. My sincere condolences and prayers for her family. 🙏❤️🙏
Eternal rest give unto her O Lord✝️
So sorry to hear this. She was a great person.
So sorry for your loss, Adam and Martha and family! My prayers are with you.
Martha and Family, I am so sorry to hear about Bertha. She was one of the sweetest and loving Lady. May she R I P.
Our deepest sympathy for your loss! May Her Memory be Eternal 🙏 Michael and Diane Battista and family
Prayers
Martha I’m so sorry to hear about your dear sister. Know you and your family are in my thoughts & prayers. May she RIP
Thats terrible! She was a great person!
So sorry Stan & Adam prayers for family
Prayers to you adam
i would like to extend my condolences to the simich family and will keep everyone in my prayers i remember the family from the north-end
Sad to hear that Stan and Adams loss of their sister.
GREAT memories of working with “Bert” at K Mart.. She was such a joy to be around—full of fun, laughter and could be serious At the drop of a hat!—RIP my friend
Martha, our thoughts and prayers are with you, Sean and all your family. Bertha was such a beautiful woman and will be missed by all who knew her. Here are some special memories I have of her from our St. Paul’s CRHP #27 church group.
To all of the Simich family, well, where do I begin? Well, to begin, I became employed by the City of Weirton in January of 1977, and I had the pleasure of being introduced to Ms. Bertha Simich, one of the kindness, gracious, friendly, lady I could ever be so happy to call one of my BEST friends, It all started then and up until I retired in 2006, we were so close. Every holiday, every tear, every laughter, Bertha was right there for me and beside me. I loved her like a sister. She never forgot my children, who, at that time were 6 years old and 2 years. She thought the world of my children and always remembered them at every occasion. Then when they grew older, married, and had their children; Bertha was so happy for all of us and loved us all very much. I think I could go on and even write a book, but as Bertha was so private, so was I. You all know how I felt about her and I cherished her friendship. No one knows how much I will miss her; and she’ll always be in my heart. God Bless You All and if you ever need anything or just need to talk; please call or come see me. All my Love, Sally
The Simich family has been an unsung pillar of the community for a long time and Bertha was head of the family. She will be missed. My prayers go out to Susan and the rest of the family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Martha and family, Sorry about your loss. She was a great person and will be missed. Rest In Peace Bertha. Harold and Teresa Bruno McCombs.
Adam, Stan, Martha, Sue wrapping you in love and prayers. I know how your heart must ache . The Lord will draw you near and comfort as only He can do. Your love for her is like God’s rainbow, beautiful and never ending.
We were so blessed to call her our Kuma Bertha. We have enjoyed reading all of the wonderful memories everyone has shared of her. Such a big heart and beautiful person. May her memory live on in the hearts of all she knew and especially her wonderful family. May God bless you all. With love, Kristen, Matt, Ben and Maddie Van Dusen
Martha & family, I’m so very sorry for your loss. I only met Bertha one time, at lunch w/ Martha, & she was such a nice & pleasant woman! Rest in Peace Bertha.
We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Sent with love and remembrance.
All our love &support to Sean, Tara, Milli. We love you guys. Best wishes on a day of celebration for a life well lived. All our love, your FDG family
May her memory be eternal! May God give comfort to her family!