helen radivoj
Surrounded by her loved ones, Helen Frances Marie Radivoj, 77, of Weirton, died peacefully at her daughter's home on Tuesday, October 19, 2010. Born on January 4, 1933, Helen was the daughter of the late Charles and Stella Petosky Circoloff. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Sara Radivoj and her brother Charles Circoloff. With over 40 years of service, Helen retired from Weirton Medical Center where she worked as a registered nurse. She also worked for the St. Joseph School hot lunch program and volunteered much of her time as a Blue Bird Leader. She had a love for music, a love that was very evident when she played the piano. She was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, St. Joseph PTA, and Weirton Medical Center Retirees. Helen is survived by her husband Joseph Radivoj; son Mark Joseph Radivoj, his companion Karen King all of Weirton, WV; daughters Cindy Marie Hess of Weirton and Dee Boni and her husband Joseph of Steubenville, OH, grandchildren Matthew Charles and Francesca Melody Boni; Chelsea Marie Hess and Mark Nicholas Radivoj. Helen's gentle, compassionate ways will be missed by all. Per Helen's wishes, there will be no visitation. Services will be held at the convenience of her family. Interment will be in West End Cemetery, Avella, PA. Arrangements have been entrusted to Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, 229 California Avenue, Weirton, WV 26062 or Valley Hospice, 10686 State Route 150, Rayland, OH 43943.

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  1. Joe, Mark, Cindy and Dee, Please accept my sincere sympathy. Helen was a true friend and mentor. She will be missed by all who loved her. Jeanie

  2. Dee, Cindy, Mark, & families: Your mother was a wonderful woman. All 3 of you were truly blessed and hold the best parts of her in yourselves. Our families have always been there for each other & now is no different. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. You will be in our prayers!~ Tammy, Bill, Dylan, & Colin

  3. Cindy,Dee,Mark, and grandchildren I was truly blessed to know Helen as a person and a fellow nurse. You will all have those special memories of Helen to treasure forever Deepest sympathy Bill and Jennifer Springer

  4. Dee & Cindy,I am saddened to read of the death of your mom. She was such an asset to WMC and I am a better person to have known her. Kind,gentle and knowledgable. She will be missed.

  5. Cindy, I’m so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. She was such a wonderful lady and so very kind to me when I worked at Weirton Medical Center. My prayers are with you and your family.

  6. Dee – I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I am praying for comfort for you and your family. My deepest condolences to you from your old nursing school friend, Carolyn Wilson Westfall

  7. Dee & Cindy. Sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. She was a wonderful person! You & your family are in our prayers.

  8. Dee, Mark and family, please accept my heartfelt condolences at the loss of your mother. Looking back, I had the privilege of knowing her for almost thirty years! She was a wonderful person and an exceptional nurse, full of kindness and compassion. (Its’ not always easy to maintain these traits when working so many years in the E.R.)

  9. Cindy & Dee, I wish you much comfort, peace, and many happy memories of your mom to get you through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Amber Sargent

  10. Dee, Cindy and Mark Just to let you know that a jewel has left us for better grounds. Helen was unique and lovable. She always was there to help us at work, bringing the best she had and knew to the fore front of nursing. I bet she has all the baths done and the beds made and everyone has had a back rub. That was Helen.

  11. Joe, Dee, Cindy, and Mark, My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your families at this hard time. I have many great memories of “Yum Yum” and all our fun times together!!! May She rest in peace!!!

  12. Dear Dee, Mark, Cindy & family: I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was a wonderful & dear person. She was one of the best nurses with so much compassion for her patients. May you know how highly she was thought of and cherish all your memories with her. May she be with the angels. Vicki

  13. Dear Dee and Family, Please accept my heartfelt condolence in the loss of your Mother. She was wonderful person to work with and had overflowing kindness and care for her patients. Again, I am sorry for your loss. -Theresa Riggle

  14. Dear Dee and Family, Please accept my heartfelt condolence in the loss of your Mother. She was wonderful person to work with and had overflowing kindness and care for her patients. Again, I am sorry for your loss. -Theresa Riggle

  15. Dear Dee, Mark, Cindy & family: I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was a wonderful & dear person. She was one of the best nurses with so much compassion for her patients. May you know how highly she was thought of and cherish all your memories with her. May she be with the angels. Vicki

  16. Joe, Dee, Cindy, and Mark, My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your families at this hard time. I have many great memories of “Yum Yum” and all our fun times together!!! May She rest in peace!!!

  17. Dee, Cindy and Mark Just to let you know that a jewel has left us for better grounds. Helen was unique and lovable. She always was there to help us at work, bringing the best she had and knew to the fore front of nursing. I bet she has all the baths done and the beds made and everyone has had a back rub. That was Helen.

  18. Cindy & Dee, I wish you much comfort, peace, and many happy memories of your mom to get you through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Amber Sargent

  19. Dee, Mark and family, please accept my heartfelt condolences at the loss of your mother. Looking back, I had the privilege of knowing her for almost thirty years! She was a wonderful person and an exceptional nurse, full of kindness and compassion. (Its’ not always easy to maintain these traits when working so many years in the E.R.)

  20. Dee & Cindy. Sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. She was a wonderful person! You & your family are in our prayers.

  21. Dee – I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I am praying for comfort for you and your family. My deepest condolences to you from your old nursing school friend, Carolyn Wilson Westfall

  22. Cindy, I’m so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. She was such a wonderful lady and so very kind to me when I worked at Weirton Medical Center. My prayers are with you and your family.

  23. Cindy,Dee,Mark, and grandchildren I was truly blessed to know Helen as a person and a fellow nurse. You will all have those special memories of Helen to treasure forever Deepest sympathy Bill and Jennifer Springer

  24. Dee, Cindy, Mark, & families: Your mother was a wonderful woman. All 3 of you were truly blessed and hold the best parts of her in yourselves. Our families have always been there for each other & now is no different. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. You will be in our prayers!~ Tammy, Bill, Dylan, & Colin

  25. Joe, Mark, Cindy and Dee, Please accept my sincere sympathy. Helen was a true friend and mentor. She will be missed by all who loved her. Jeanie

  26. Cindy, Mark, and Dee, I was sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Kind regards, John McCune and family


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