Frank A Vrtar, Sr.
August 8, 1947 ~ February 15, 2008
Frank A. Vrtar, Sr., 60, of Weirton, passed away Friday, February 15, 2008 at the Kindred Hospital in Oakdale, PA. Born August 8, 1947 in New Eagle, PA, he was the son of Frank W. and Isabelle Arvis Vrtar.
Frank was preceded in death by his granddaughter Isabella Kirkpatrick.
Frank received his BA degree in math from the University of Steubenville. He was an employee of National Steel and Weirton Steel for 26 years, as a manager of technical services. He retired from Affiliated Computer Services where he served as an account manager of Information Technologies. He was a member of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed camping, boating and fishing at Lake Arthur in Moraine State Park, PA. One of his favorite pastimes was making homemade wine. He enjoyed attending Pitt sporting events and was a loyal Pittsburgh Steeler fan. He served in the US Navy Reserves.
In addition to his parents, Frank is survived by his wife Andrea Purdy Vrtar of Weirton, whom he married August 19, 1972; son Frank A. Vrtar, Jr. and his wife Daneille of Dayton, OH; daughters Laura Elliott and her husband Robert of Canonsburg, PA and Christine Vrtar of Weirton; brother William B. Vrtar of Weirton and seven grandchildren Hana Vrtar, Jessica Kirkpatrick, Danika Vrtar, Abrehem Vrtar, Caitlin Elliott, Emily Elliott and Lillian Rocknich.
Friends will be received Sunday 1-3 and 6-8 PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton.
Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 10AM Monday at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church. Interment will be in St. Paul Cemetery, Weirton.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Grade School Computer Lab, 140 Walnut Street, Weirton, WV 26062.
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Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
Mrs. Vrtar, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Andrea and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You have been so strong throughout his illness. Please know that my thoughts and prayers have been with you and continue to be. God Bless you and your family. Terri
Frank Jr., I was surprised and saddened to hear of your fathers passing. I feel very bad that I’m not there to personally pay my respects. Just know that your in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Sincerely, Deemer
We are so sorry for your loss and extend our sincere condolences. I worked with Frank’s father for years at Weirton Steel and to him, I give our love. If young Frank was anything like his father, he truly was a wonderful husband and father.
I would like to extend my sincere condolences to the entire Vrtar family for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mrs. Vrtar, I was so shocked to read of Mr. Vrtar’s passing. On behalf of my son’s Bryan and Andrew Smith, I want to send our deepest sympathy to you and each of your children. Your family and mine where neighbors when our children where growing up on Heights St. and Sinclair Ave. Andrew stayed many a night with Frankie and I have pictures of them together at one of Andrew’s birthdays. May peace be with all of you at this time. Sincerely, June and Angelo Semenick and Bryan and Andrew Smith
Mrs. Vrtar, Please accept our deepest sympathy at this time. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. Gary, Mary, Sara, and Matthew Lyons
Frank Jr, I’m really sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts are with your family.
Andrea, Our hearts go out to you and the kids for the loss of your beloved Frank, he was such a good person, and a great brother-in-law. May you take comfort in the fact that he is now finally at peace and free from suffering. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you. Jeanne, Joe, Matt & Brian.
Attended Madonna together. Sorry about his passing.
Mrs. Vrtar, I am so sorry about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love always,
Andrea, I am so shocked to read about Frank’s passing. Please accept my sincerest sympathy. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Most sincerely, Lisa
Andrea, Frank is smiling from heaven knowing that your family wanted his memorial contributions directed to the St. Paul’s Computer Lab. His work at Weirton Steel Management Services w/ computers daily, I’m sure he is very happy with that decision for the children. Ray Gajtka
To The Family of Frank, I have known Frank for about 35 years, and all of my Weirton Steel Career. He was also my supervisor in the I/T department for our last eight years. We were good friends and had many wonderful times together. I regret that I was not able to make the viewing, because of recent knee surgery. The IT workers at Weirton were like one big family, and I truly miss all of our good times, as so many have passed recently. I offer you all, my sincere sympathy, and my prayers will be with you and Frank, and he will always be in my memory as a dear friend. John Cipriani
I wish to extend my belated condolences for your loss.