Betty Varlas
August 7, 1929 ~ January 3, 2010
Betty (Mancuso-Orecchio) Varlas, 80, of Weirton passed away Sunday, January 3, 2010, at the Weirton Medical Center.
Betty was born on August 7, 1929 in Lynchburg, VA, a daughter of the late Robert Hula and Eudora Moore Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Arthur S. Mancuso, on July 16, 1957, her second husband, Joseph M. Orecchio, Sr., on February 7, 1996, her third husband, John J. Varlas on August 28, 2008; and her brother, Trevette Johnson.
Betty was employed at Weirton Steel Tin Mill for several years, and held several sales jobs in the area, but most of all she was a caring mother and homemaker.
Betty is survived by her nine children, Arthur (Ginny) Mancuso of Bethlehem, WV; Robert Mancuso, Betty (Benedict "B.J.") DeFelice, Michael (Debi) Orecchio, Christopher (Dr. Kara O' Karma) Orecchio all of Weirton, WV; Beverly (Frank) Ticich and Annette (Frank) Krapa all of Follansbee, WV; Mary (Jeff) Corsi of Columbia SC, and Joseph (Lucy) Orecchio of Everett, WA; 24 grandchildren, and three great - grandchildren.
Betty was a member of Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, Weirton.
Visitation will be 2-4 & 6-8 PM Tuesday at the Greco- Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV.
Funeral liturgy with mass will be celebrated 10 AM Wednesday, at the Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, Weirton, WV.
Rev. Fr. Dean Borgmeyer will preside.
Interment will follow at Saint Paul Cemetery, Weirton, WV
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hancock County Animal Shelter 715 Gas Valley Road New Cumberland, WV 26047 or to the Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church 229 California Avenue, Weirton, WV 26062
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Rob, we were saddened to hear about your mother’s passing but from our conversation it sounded as though she was ready. Please accept our sincere condolences. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Don and Kathy
Annette, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. May you find comfort knowing that your Mother is with Jesus.
Michael, we are so sorry for your loss. Know that your are loved. The Surays
My deepest sympathy to all of Betty’s family.
When I think about Aunt Betty, the first thing that comes to mind is her garage “pantry” and the volume of food she made for every meal. She was always so hospitable to my Mom and Dad and all of us when we visited. Although changes came through the years, the good memories of Pleasantview Drive will remain. May God grant all of you comfort.
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Betty was a wonderful person. I was very blessed to have taken care of her while she was ill and to have met such a wonderful family. I am very sorry for your loss. Nurse-Jess V.(WMC)
Art, Rob, Bev, Annette, Betty, Mary, Mike, Joe and Chris: You have my deepest sympathies at the loss of your mom. One of my favorite memories of Aunt Betty was the aroma of home made bread coming from her kitchen. (And she always brought a loaf or two over to us across the street.) I will miss her. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
annette and family, i am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. please find peace in your heart knowing that she is with Jesus now and will always be in your heart. love to you all, becky
Rob,Art,Bev,Annette,Betty Jean,Mary Jo Mikey Chris and Joey Sorry to hear of Aunt Betty I can remember all the fun we had in your house on Pleasant View Drive You are all in my thoughts
Rob, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. May God’s love bring you comfort and peace.
to the varlas family: so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. i had the privilege of working with her in the tin mill. she will always be remembered for her graciousness.
Mike and Debi, please know you and all of Betty’s family are in our thoughts and prayers. We are very happy to have spent a nice Thanksgiving with her. She will be missed by everyone.
Rob,Bev, Annette, Mike and family, Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. Know that I have been praying for all of you and will continue to pray God’s grace to strengthen and sustain you through this time of great sorrow.
Betty, Michael, Annette, Chris, Joe and Family ~ please accept my heartfelt sympathies on the loss of your Mom. She will live on through the memories you hold near and dear to your heart. God bless – Kay Fenske
Mike, Betty, Annette: So very sorry to learn of the loss of your mom. Please pass on my deepest sympathies to all your brothers and sisters, and their respective families… Kelly
Please know that I have been praying for all of you during this difficult loss of your mother. May the choirs of angels come to greet her and lead her into the new Jerusalem. And may you feel the comfort and loving embrace of our Lord during this painful time. Love and prayers…
Dear Annette, My condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. You have the peace of mind knowing she lived a full and productive life..her 80 years. Stay strong. With deepest sympathy. Regards, Lula Rice
Mike, Betty, Mary, Bev and to the whole family. So sad and sorry to hear this news about your Mom. I’m thinking of you and praying for all of you.I talked to you’re Mom the last time she was in the shop. Nice and funny lady! On behalf of all of us at Hair We Are.. Hope and Peace
Sincere sympahy on the loss of your mother.
Dear Beverly and family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Your Mother is at peace now and we wish all of you comfort at this trying time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. JoAnn, Bernie Jr.,and Teri
Mom, I want to thank you for a lifetime of memories. Thank you for teaching me how to bake and cook “everything from scratch” (this is something that I have passed along to my daughter). Thank you for teaching me to clean, with a flavor of “OCD”. Well Mom, it’s your turn to kick back and enjoy the ride! I’ll see you soon Mom. I love you. Annette
Mike and family…very sorry for your loss.
To the Family of Betty Varlas, I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Betty for many years as well as being her neighbor. Betty was always a positive person and a wonderful friend, she will be sadly missed by all of us to whom she touched. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Betty God Speed. Scott A. Moore 4 Foolish Pleasure Drive Evans, WV 25241
To the entire family, You have our deepest sympathies and our prayer for all of you is that God wraps his arms around you and gives you comfort until you see your mom again! With love and sympathy, Tom, Kim & Thomas
To the family of Betty, I’m so sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. I had the pleasure of working with her at the Mill. She was such a sweet and positive person. My sister Susan lives on Pleasantview Drive. I remember when her sheepdog (Reggie) got out of the gate and escaped. Betty and her daughter retrieved Reggie and they were kind to keep him in their basement till we came and got him. May she rest in peace.
Rob, I am very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Keep your memories in your heart. God Bless. Susan Brown
Betty, Mary, Mike, Annette, Bev and to the whole family. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. I remember when I first came to Weirton, Betty you were my first friend. We had such great memories, Betty and Mary those were the good old days.Your parents were so wonderful. I am praying for all you guys. I am sorry I did not get a chance to come to the funeral. I was in Wheeling with Monica when Fritz got a hold of me. Mary Lou Frohnapfel(Terranova)
Art, Rob, Bev, Annette, Betty, Mary, Mike, Joey, and Christopher, We are truly sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. We have many wonderful memories of her while growing up in the neighborhood. Your mother always had a kind word and and gentle way. We will miss her. You are in our thoughts and prayers. With sympathy, Cindy, Mark, and Dee Dee
Dear Chris & Family: I am sorry to hear about your mom’s passing & send my sympathy to you & your family at this difficult time. Terry