John J. Varlas
September 10, 1935 ~ August 28, 2008
John J. Varlas, 72, of Weirton, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2008 at the Valley Haven Geriatric Center in Beech Bottom, WV. He was born September 10, 1935 in Weirton. John was preceded in death by his parents and brother Stanley Varlas.
Mr. Varlas retired from Weirton Steel where he worked as a clerk in the Tin Mill. He was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus 3734 and K of C Third Degree.
John is survived by his wife Betty Johnson Varlas of Weirton, whom he married January 1, 1982; step-sons Art Mancuso II and his wife Ginny of Wheeling, Joe Orecchio and his wife Lucy of Everett, WA, Robert Mancuso, Michael Orecchio and his wife Debi and Chris Orecchio and his wife Dr. Kara O'Karma all of Weirton; step-daughters Bev Ticich and her husband Frank, Annette Krappa and her husband Frank all of Follansbee, WV, Betty DeFelice and her husband B.J. of Weirton and Mary Corsi and her husband Jeff of Columbia, SC; 24 grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Friends will be received Sunday 1-3 and 6-8 PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton.
The members of the Knights of Columbus 3734 will recite the rosary at 6 PM Sunday, in the funeral home.
Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 10:30 Monday at St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church. Reverend Father Dean Borgmeyer and Reverend Father Douglas Sutton will officiate. Interment will be in St. Paul Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 10686 State Route 150, Rayland, OH 43943 and Valley Haven Geriatric Center, R. D. #2, Box 42, Beech Bottom, WV 26030.
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
To John Varlas Family: I worked with John for several years in the Tin Mill at WSX. I will always remember fondly and with a smile the “Newsletters” he published from time to time. He will definitely be missed by all who knew him. My deepest sympathy to John’s family.
To John Varlas Family: I worked with John for several years in the Tin Mill at WSX. I will always remember fondly and with a smile the “Newsletters” he published from time to time. He will definitely be missed by all who knew him. My deepest sympathy to John’s family.
betty and family: what a shock to see john has passed on. our deepest sympathy and prayers are out for you. we have lost so many this year dear to our hearts and are here for you as you were for us. god bless you and he will take care of you!
To Mrs Varlas, I wish to extend my sympathy to you. I had the pleasure of knowing John some from doing hair at Valley Haven. He was a sweet guy. Take care and God Bless…. Earla
Betty and family, Sorry for your loss of John. I worked at the Tin Mill and stopped by his offce almost every start and end of my turns. He was a a lot of fun and his newsletters were right on, mostly! Thanks for helping me when I needed work to get by. Take care, Angelo
Deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers as you mourn your loss.
Betty, allow me to express my condolences to you on John’s passing. John was one of those unique individuals who comes along every now and then who had the ability to make you think, I didn’t always agree with him but I respected him and I admired the way he stood for what he believed was right. Perhaps had some of his advise been listened to there might still be a Weirton Steel and life would be a whole lot different in Weirton. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
On behalf of our late father Anthony (John’s first cousin) and our mother Lois we want to express our deepest sympathy to the family of John Varlas. And to our Aunt, Betty Jezionski, you have lost a fine nephew. He will be mssed by all. Anthony Klukowski Jr & Family
To the family of John Varlas. On behalf of the Bereavement Ministry of Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, your parish family extends their deepest sympathy to each of you. John, in loving memory, will be enrolled in the church’s memorial fund. Many blessings-Bereavement Ministry Saint Joseph the Worker Christian Mothers
Mrs. Varlas, I think you will remember that I took care of John when I worked home health, and I went ot school with your daughter Betty. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. John is in a much better place than we are. Take comfort in knowing that his suffering is finally over, and he has taken his place with Jesus. I hope he puts in a goos word for all of us! God be with you during this trying time. God bless you and your family….Ruth
I’m so sorry for your loss. John was a good friend and a man of good character. I enjoyed being his neighbor, friend, and co-worker. He will be greatly missed.