Conchetta "Toni" Goykovich
October 28, 1934 ~ January 7, 2019
It is with great sorrow that the family of Conchetta “Toni” Goykovich announces her passing on Monday, January 7, 2019. She passed peacefully at the Weirton Geriatric Center. Born October 28, 1934 in Steubenville, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Mildred Swartz Mantica. She was also preceded in death by an infant son David and infant daughter Terry Lynn Goykovich and brothers Anthony and John Mantica.
Toni was a talented seamstress. She was best known for the 100’s of cabbage rolls and stuffed peppers that were always made with a lot of love. She was a den mother for the Boy Scouts throughout her son’s childhood and an active member of the PTA throughout her children’s school years.
She was a member of the Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Church in Steubenville, OH, where she served as president of the Serbian Sisters Kolo Club. She also donated many hours over the years at the Serbian Picnic Grounds where she sold the famous pogacha bread at the weekly chicken blasts.
She was loved by all who entered her life.
Toni’s greatest love in life was her family. She was married 64 years to the love of her life Milos “Al” Goykovich whom survives her along with her children she adored; son Dr. Stephen (Debbie) Goykovich of Daytona Beach, FL; daughters Valerie (Chuck) Kohen and family and Julie (Joe) Chiodi of Weirton; grandchildren Stephen (Meghan) Goykovich, Evan Chiodi, Nico Lucas and Anthony; great-grandson Vincent Chiodi and sister Linda (Kenneth) Boyd of Weirton.
Friends will be received on Friday from 2-4, 6-8 PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main St., Weirton, where Pomen Services will be held at 7:30 PM. Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM Saturday at the funeral home. The V. Reverend Father Rade Merick will officiate.
Entombment will follow at St. Paul Cemetery, Weirton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Church, 528 N. 4th Street, Steubenville, OH 43952.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at the Weirton Geriatric Center for their exceptional care.
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Mr. G….Julie, Joe and family: We are so sorry for the loss of your wife/mom. I so loved being around her. I enjoyed her company so much. Another Angel gone.. to watch over you. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Much love Glenna & Rich
Julie, Evan and family, So sorry for you loss. Prayers to all of you.
Your journey has ended and you are at peace…..To the most wonderful and beautiful Aunt any one person could ask for. I loved and cherished every time we talked, all the times we sat at the dining room table and ate those wonderful cabbage rolls or those mouth watering stuffed peppers. Oh yea don’t forget that mouth watering home made spaghetti too. That year Sean & I came up in 98 you fixed stuffed peppers and that was Sean’s first time ever eating them and has loved them since then. You always had so much love for your nieces and nephews and how much I enjoyed staying at your house when we came up from Georgia for vacation. When daddy went over seas and we lived in Weirton you always sent us a covered dish at least once a month so mom wouldn’t have to cook so much because she had a toddler running around and a very inquisitive young daughter. You my sweet sweet Aunt Toni will always be in my heart for eternity. I send all my love to Uncle Al, Valerie, Steve and Julie my heart is aching so much right now but I know your one of those bright angels shining in Heaven now along side moma…now ya’ll wipe up some cabbage rolls and stuffed peppers when I make my journey. Gone today but never forgotten, always in my heart. God Bless You
So sorry for your loss Uncle Al, Julie and family. We would have expressed our condolences in person but are out of town.
So many beautiful memories of Aunt Toni. She was such a kind, loving woman. Not a Serbian Christmas goes by when I don’t think of the times at the Goykovich home with our large, boisterous Goykovich/Matijevich family. Great memories that included family and fun…lots of fun. Many wonderful memories, too, at the Serbian Picnic Grounds. In each memory I envision Aunt Toni smiling from ear to ear with Uncle Al and Julie close by. I will treasure the memory of that smile.
Toni was a best friend to my Mom and the best next door neighbor anyone could ask for. I considered myself fortunate to have grown up with her by our side. She was kind and generous and beautiful. Even after I had children of my own, her generosity continued. She always remembered my kids on their birthdays and at Christmas. She was one of a kind and we will miss her. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family. Terri (Latkiewicz) Feely and family
Our sincere condolences to Valerie and family. Jean & Jerry