Diane Payne

Diane Payne, of Weirton a loving wife mother, and grandmother passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020, at the UPMC Mercy. She was 73. Charlotte Diane Helmick Payne was born on November 12, 1946, in Clarksburg, WV the middle child of Allen B. “Stretch” and Giula (Davis) Helmick. Most of her life she went by her middle name Diane. Her family moved from Clarksburg, WV to the Northern Panhandle to work in Weirton Steel. Diane, as she was known by her family and friends, grew up in New Cumberland, WV, and graduated from Oak Glen High School in 1964. While bowling at the Steel Valley lanes she met George Payne. They were married on September 3, 1967. In their 53 years of marriage, they were blessed with two children and four grandchildren. George worked at Weirton Steel and Diane worked for Milton Zinaich’s State Farm Agency in Weirton. Even though they both worked outside the home, Diane and George’s life centered around their church and family. They never missed a game or an event that their family was involved with. Faithful dedication with humility, courage, and independence would best describe Diane. Diane, a convert to Orthodox Christianity and was a Pillar of the All Saints Greek Orthodox Church. George and Diane faithfully dedicated their time to all the church activities. Diane nourished her faith every Sunday, taught Sunday School, and attended Bible Study. She baked and cooked many hours in the church hall. She was a member of the Daughters of Penelope where she served as a past president and was currently serving as treasurer. She was also a member of the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society. Diane also found enjoyment in bowling and bowled for many years until she had shoulder surgery. She loved her friends and cherished the comradery by joining with them every Wednesday evening for dinner. In addition to her parents, Diane was preceded in death by her brother, Greg (Jackie) Helmick, and her sister, Brenda Stanak. She will be remembered with love by her husband George; her son, Michael (Sara) Payne; her daughter, Missy (Keith) Henthorn; her grandchildren, Sydney and Logan Henthorn and Hunter and Halle Payne; and the entire All Saints Church family. Visitation will be Thursday 10:00 AM until the time of funeral services at 11:00 AM at the All Saints Greek Orthodox Church 3528 West Street, Weirton, WV. Rev. Frank Milanese will preside. Interment will follow at Saint Nicholas Orthodox Cemetery, Weirton. Arrangements are under the care of the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, 3528 West Street PO Box 128 Weirton, WV 26062 www.allstswwv.org Share tributes at www.grecohertnick.com 304 748 3219