john wright
John Boyd Wright, 52, of Weirton passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born November 25, 1965 in East Liverpool, OH, he was a son of Freda Keller Kontra. He was preceded in death by his brother Jimmie Lee Wright Sr., and nephew Jimmie Lee Wright Jr. John was an accomplished and talented musician and songwriter, most recently playing in the band Fatality Risen. Family and music were the two most important things in his life. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 24 years Cindy Stonebraker Wright; sons John Angelo Wright and Jayson Boyd Wright, both of Weirton; daughters Jessica Rose Wright of California and Jenna Rose Wright of Wheeling; brothers Sam (Mary) Wright of East Liverpool,OH, James Wright and Jesse Kontra both of Phoenixville, PA; sister Georgia Kontra of Phoenixville, PA; in laws Theresa and Norman Stonebraker of Weirton; brother in law Vince (Nannette) Stonebraker of Weirton and many nieces and nephews who he loved very much. Friends will be received on Wednesday from 3 until the time of funeral services at 7PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main St., Weirton. Reverend Ed Rudiger will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home. Share tributes and memories with John’s family at www.grecohertnick.com

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  1. I am So sorry to Hear of this, as a Musician This Man Rocked the House and as a Friend and Fellow Musician/Singer will alway’s remember John. He had a Heart of Gold! R.I.P. My Brother! Prayer’s and Love to John’s Brother and Family. He will be at rest with Our Lord!

  2. It was always fun and music with John and Cindy! So sad to hear this. Sending love and prayers to the family. JoAnn Gerhart

  3. Much love and prayers to you my friend and your family and John like the song says “if there’s a rock and roll heaven then you know they have a hell of band “rip

  4. The lover of life’s not a sinner The ending is just a beginner The closer you get to the meaning The sooner you’ll know that you’re dreaming Sadly I won’t be there to say my goodbyes, you will truly be missed!!


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