clara kalinkiewicz
Clara (Kalin) Kalinkiewicz, 104, of Weirton, WV died December 31, 2018. The daughter of the late Julian and Julia Lukaski Drost, Clara was born on November 7, 1914, in Steubenville, OH. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter on March 4, 2004; and her daughter, Barbara Paul in 1985. Clara was a member of the Sacred Heart of Mary Church, where she was a Christian Mother and a member of the Rosary Society. She is survived by her daughter, Bernadette “Bunny” Burke of Plymouth, MA; her five grandchildren, Willie Paul (Karen), Cindy DeVecchis (James), Christopher Paul (Pam), David Paul and William Petrel (Liz); her great grandchildren, Amy Bailey (Matthew), Julie Paul-Crespin (Kyle), Barbara Paul, Christopher Paul ,David Paul, and Josh Paul; her great- great grandchildren, Jace Paul and Ava Bailey; and her furry companion, Lucky. Visitation will be 4:00-6:00 PM on Thursday at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 AM Friday at Sacred Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church 200 Preston Ave Weirton, WV. Rev. Fr. Dennis J. Schuelkens, Jr. will preside Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Steubenville, OH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Franciscan University of Steubenville Spring Mission, 1235 University Blvd., Steubenville, OH 43952. Share tributes and memories at www.grecohertnick.com

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  1. Willie, Cindy and family: so sorry to hear of your loss. 101! WOW! To think of everything she experienced; Crazy! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  2. I met Clara a few months ago while visiting my dad at Woodland Hills. She was always so quietly warm and pleasant. She knew my dad from church and we spoke about Sacred Heart. I am sorry to read that she has passed. I am sending my sympathies to her family. I did not know Clara very long but feel as though I lost a friend. Anne Sitarz

  3. Deepest sympathies to Willie and family on Clara’s passing. May she and her family rest in peace.

  4. Willie & Karen, my deepest sympathy in the passing of Grandma. What an extraordinary life she had! May God bless all of you at this difficult time.

  5. What a wonderful and beautiful lady. You were strong and kind Clair and will be missed. What a great life of 104 years. Rest In Peace.

  6. Aunt Clara was the warmest kindest person that God ever created to walk this earth. Her humor was amazing. Mom considered her the sister she never had. Her banter with my dad helped hum through his transition from here to Jesus. She gave her shoulder to help me through my mom’s death. Because of my illnesses I cannot show my sympathy and respect in person but know my thoughts are with you all. May God bless and comfort you in your time of sorrow.. Love, Rita Lemmon-Kowalski


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