Frank Thomas Porec

Frank T. Porec, 69, of Weirton, WV passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at his home, surrounded by friends and family. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Mary “Lil” L. (Vucelich) Porec and brother Terry L. Porec. Frank was Christian by faith and was baptized Serbian Orthodox. He worked for National Steel and then Weirton Steel (ESOP) retiring on June 1, 2000 after 34 years, following multiple health issues. Frank was a 1967 graduate of Weir High School. He was a life member of Chapter 11 D.A.V. Warren, OH and Vietnam Veterans Support Group Chapter 1, Steubenville, OH where he served as president for two years and treasurer for two years. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 10; The Ohio Archaeologist Society since 1976, the Genuine Indian Relic Society, the WSX 25-Year Club and a novice flint knapper. Frank served his country in Vietnam from 1969 – 1970. Surviving is his wife of 17 years Sherry L. Porec; one son Christopher M. Porec; two daughters Trinity (Jason) Ferrell of Wellsburg, WV and Jacque D. (Matthew) Connard of Jacksonville, FL; grandsons Joshua M. Porec of Columbus, OH and Pierce M. Ferrell of Wellsburg, WV and granddaughters Madison A. Conrad of Mingo, Shelby N. Ferrell of Wellsburg, WV and Allison M. and Katelyn R. Connard of Jacksonville, FL. Friends will be received on Monday from 2-4, 6-8 pm at the Greco-Hertinck Funeral Home, 3219 Main St., Weirton where funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11am. Chaplin Jack Ernest will officiate. Entombment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Weirton WV, where military honors will be held. Share tributes and memories at www.grecohertnick.com