Irene L Craft

Irene Louise Craft, 90, of Weirton, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019 at her home. She was born May 20, 1928 in Beech Bottom, WV, a daughter of the late Orgie Glenn and Elsie May Ash Metz. She was also preceded in death by her husband Wallace “Mac” Craft, sons-in-law Richard “Red” Arango, Robert “Bobby” Arango and John Yelich, grandson John W. Yelich, brother Earl Lee Metz and sister Betty Lou Metz Negri. Always active in her community, Irene loved the City of Weirton, where she served on many committees and boards throughout the years. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Weirton. She is survived by her daughters Sherry (Jerry DiBacco) Arango, Cindy Arango and Pam Yelich all of Weirton; grandchildren Kimberly (Arlie Robinson) Arango, Amber Arango and her boyfriend Joe Shepherd and his son Riley, Chad (Tara) Yelich and Justin Arango; great grandchildren Isaiah and Mya Sutton, Seth, Gaige, Levada, Regan and Gavin Yelich; a very special family, Ann Myers and her sons Kenny and David Shall, as well as nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Wednesday from 2 – 7 PM at Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV, where funeral services will be celebrated Thursday at 11 AM. Reverend Kevin Bowers will officiate. Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Weirton. Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 3252 Main Street, Weirton, WV 26062. Share tributes and memories at www.grecohertnick.com 304-748-3219.