Henry "Hank" Adamczyk
July 21, 1928 ~ January 8, 2017
Henry "Hank" Adamczyk, 88, of Weirton died Sunday January 8, 2017, in the Weirton Medical Center.
Born on July 21, 1928, in Hollidays Cove, WV, Hank was a son of the late Stanley and Bessie Kolkowski Adamczyk. He was also preceded in death by his son, Brad; brother, Edmond; and his sisters, Irene Hughes, Marcella Hurand, and Camilla DiBacco.
A Weir High School graduate of the Class of 1946 and a veteran of the Korean War, Hank retired as a bundler from the Weirton Steel Tin Mill after 43 years of service.
He was very active in the Termite Leagues when his sons played ball. He was a manager of their teams as well as volunteering his time as a scorekeeper. He also enjoyed bowling and playing softball.
Hank was a member of Sacred Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, AARP, and a Life Member of the Knights of Columbus 3734.
He is survived by his wife, of 62 years, Valeria (Mark) Adamczyk; 3 sons, Brian of Weirton, Bruce and Danielle of Grafton, WV and Brent of Pittsburgh, PA; a daughter in law, Janet Adamczyk of Weirton, WV; a sister, Eleanor Olenick of Weirton; grandchildren, Jacob, Tara, Zak, Lauren, Kaitlyn, and Jocelyn Adamczyk; a great grandson, Parker James.
In accordance with his family's wishes, there will be no visitation. A memorial mass will be held at a later date.
Cremation arrangements are under the care of the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton.
His family would like to thank the nurses and nurses aids on the sixth floor of Weirton Medical Center for their excellent care they provide Hank while he was a patient on their floor.
Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice.
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Hank was a Wonder Man and has a Wonderful Family. He will be missed by all especially at the Yarosz Family Reunion that is held every year. He loved his Wife, Children, Grandchildren and Great-GrandChild. God Bless Him. May the Angels watch over Him. I enjoyed knowing He was part of my Family……Suzie Ighnat Porter
I pray you are at peace Hank. I am also praying for your family. Jocelyn says she misses you and loves you. Love, Lynette
Brian, Bruce and Brent and Mom So sorry to hear of Hank passing away. He was a really nice guy. I enjoyed talking with him over the years. God Bless you all.
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time, May you come to know that the love of God is with you always, May your memories of Henry “Hank” Adamczyk, give you peace, comfort and strength… Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete. I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten.. My thoughts and prayers to the family of …. US Army Veteran, Henry “Hank” Adamczyk, is “A True American Hero” God Bless† † Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †