evalyn hirkala
Evalyn W. Hirkala, 90, of Weirton, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2015 at her daughter's home in Weirton. She was born September 13, 1924 in Conway, NH, a daughter of the late Alfred and Margaret Kenison Benton. She was also preceded in death by her husband John S. Hirkala in July, 1966, son Robert S. Hirkala and sister JoAnn Hendrich. Prior to her marriage, Evalyn served as a nurse during World War II with the Women's Army Corp. She was a member of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church. Evalyn loved to travel, design and sew dresses and was an avid artist who enjoyed working with watercolors. Evalyn is survived by her son Ronald (Deborah) Hirkala of New Cumberland, WV; daughters Bernadette (Rick) DiCollo of St. Louis, MO and Margaret Ann Jones of Weirton; brothers Alfred Benton of Rochester, NH, Robert Benton of Niceville, FL and Avid Benton of New Hampshire; sister Elaine Hott also of New Hampshire; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Sunday 4-8PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11AM Monday at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church with the Reverend Father Larry Dorsch officiating. Interment will follow in St. Paul Cemetery, Weirton with military services being conducted by the American Legion Honor Guard.

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  1. Ron and Family,

    We were sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

    David and Lucille Gress

  2. Margaret and Family,

    I am so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Please accept my deepest sympathies. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless

  3. Ron and Debi

    Sherman and I are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  4. My condolences to your family. My prayers and sympathy are with you.

    Sincerely,

    Grace Orlando

  5. Margaret and family,

    I am so sorry to hear of Evalyn’s passing. I had such a special bond with her, and will never forget her. She was, and will always be my favorite patient, and friend. She loved you all so very much. May she rest in peace and fly with the Angels.

    With love,

    Kelly Velegol


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