Joshua R. Sweat
March 31, 1978 ~ July 29, 2006
Joshua Ryan Sweat, 28, of Weirton died Saturday July 29, 2006, at the UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh, PA.
Josh was born on March 31, 1978, in Weirton, WV, the son of Ginger Thorp Sweat and Michael Sweat both of Weirton.
Josh worked construction with Ed Grace. He also raced motorcycles professionally.
Josh’s survivors include his parents, Ginger Sweat and Ed Grace, Michael and Trish Sweat; his former wife, Amy Walters; his two sons, Hunter and Isaac Sweat; his sister, Erica Lallone and his brother Luke Michael Sweat; his grandparents all of Weirton, WV
Friends and relatives will be received 6-8 PM Tuesday at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV.
Funeral services will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hunter and Isaac Sweat Educational Fund C/O Wesbanco Weirton 333 Penco Road Weirton, WV 26062
Mike,Ginger,Erika,Vickie,Pam,Jen&Mr.&Mrs Boyd, I am so so sorry for you’re loss.It is so hard to try and find the words to say to all of you.All of you know that each of you are in my prayers and thoughts.I know the pain you are feeling.I just want all of you to know how much I will be thinking of you and that I am here if you need to talk.Pam,Vickie we have always had a special friendship.Jen & Erica you two know I feel the same about you too. So if you need a friend please call me.You all have my deepest sympathy.Love Mary Lee
ginger, Mike, Erica, Mr. and Mrs. Thorpe, and the Thorpe Family, We are so sorry for your loss. It just doesn’t seem possible. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God be with you in your time of need. Sincerely, Jo Ellen Cassella-Clifford, Steven, Alexander, and Victoria Clifford
Mike & Trish We are so sorry to hear about Joshua. Our prayers are with you and if you need anything please don’t hesitate to call. Praying for you and your family; Pastor Steve & Reata
Erica and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. Words really can not express my feelings for you and your family right now!!! We send all of our love, Mindy, Eric, Courtney and Rileigh Matson
Erica and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Words can not express my feelings for you and your family right now!!! Toby
My deepest sympathy to your entire family. What changes a split second can make in the lives of each of us! My thoughts and prayers are with you all to get through this terrible time.
Ginger, Michael, Ed & family Words cannot express how deeply sorry we are for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathies, Mick & Tara Warrick & family
Dear Ginger: Gary & I send along our Deepest Sympathy to you & your family. You will be in our thoughts & prayers. Your friend’s, Gary & Bev Courtwright
Dear Rick & Kitty: We just wanted to let you know that our thoughts & prayers are with you both at this time. If there is anything we can do to help in anyway please give us a call. Your friends, Gary & Bev
Dear Rick & Kitty: We just wanted to let you know that our thoughts & prayers are with you both at this time. If there is anything we can do to help in anyway please give us a call. Your friends, Gary & Bev
Dear Rick & Kitty: We just wanted to let you know that our thoughts & prayers are with you both at this time. If there is anything we can do to help in anyway please give us a call. Your friends, Gary & Bev
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family for your loss. I send my deepest sympathy. Carrie Magnone (Keller)
YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES DURING THIS HORRIBLE TIME….MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU
Michael, Trish and Ginger, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Every passing life leaves something beautiful behind. May beauty live on in your memories and bring you peace. With our Deepest Sympathy. The Pitts and The Martin families
Mike and family Iam very sorry to here of the passing of Josh. Mike your family is in my thoughts and prayer’s in this very tuff time for all of you you have my deepest sympathy. Troy Arango and family
Sorry for your loss. Josh will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Dear Ginger, Rick, Kitty, and the Thorp family, we are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time. May God Bless You All. Love, Al & Patty DiAntonio &Family
Dear Ginger, Rick & Kitty and Thorp Family: Our hearts are breaking for you at this most difficult time. Be strong and trust in the Lord and time will heal. You have our Love and Sympathy, Bob & Juanita
Bill, Amy, and sons, I’m so sorry for your loss. I know you were all very close. No words can be said to take away your pain, but you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Ginger and Ed, I am so sorry to hear about Josh, there is nothing that can be said to help ease your pain at this time. Just know that my thoughts and prayers are with the both of you and your family.
Ginger, Mike, the whole Thorp & Sweat families, Deepest sympathy to all of you on your loss, although I have not seen any of you in years, to hear of your loss still saddens me. Your in my prayers.
Ginger and Eddie, Although no words of sympathy can take away your saddness, we are praying for you and hope that you find a sense of peace and comfort that is beyond what you thought possible.
Mike and Trish, With Deepest Sympathy – Our thoughts and prayers are with your during this sad time.
We are so very sorry about your loss of Joshua. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Jerry, Arlene and Kristin Lantzer District 5, Pa.
Dear Ginger Rick Kitty and Family, You have our deepest sympathy. May God watch over all of you in this time of sorrow. Our prayers are with all you.
I can remember when you were a small kid and you and my Son would play toghter,, I can remember how Uncle Don used to brag about how you could ride those bikes,,, You will be missed and I know your be watching from the Heavens above,God be with all the ones who loved you and all the ones who will miss you so much,,, hugs Cheryl Gross
To all of Josh’s family You will be in my prayers.Josh was a great friend and rider. I am proud to say I had the pleasure to know Josh and have him on my team.If I can be of any help let me know!
Most of my memories growing up were with Josh, Erica or Jen. Even though some of those memories got me grounded a time or two. I wouldn’t trade them for anything. True friends are hard to find but in this amazing family there are three. I love each and every one of you. I am so sorry that you have to feel this kind of pain. My heart goes out for all of you.
Ginger and Mike how blessed you were over the years to have had Josh. We all walk this earth for such a short time, Its the good memories and Friends that will help make you through this saddness. Our prayer are with you all. May God bless your Family at this sad time. Yezek Family
Dear Ginger, Rick & Kitty and Thorp Family, You have our deepest sympathy in your loss of Josh. You all are in our hearts and prayers. May your good memories help you get through this difficult time. Love, Blondie & Drag Ceran & Family
Ginger, Mike, Linda, Vicki and to the Thorp and Sweat Families: We are very sorry to learn of your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
We were saddened to here about Josh. He will be in our thoughts and prayers. The Savage’s
So sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this very hard time. The McConnell Family
Ginger & Thorp Family So sorry to hear of your loss.. With Deepest Sympathy
To Josh’s family, I am deeply sorry for your loss! He will be sadly missed by all. I will keep your family in my prayers. God Bless, Lynde
I am so sorry! I have always missed Josh and the rest of you. I hope and pray you can get through these times. You are in my prayers! Love You, Melanie.
GINGER AND FAMILY, I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. DIDN’T REALIZE WHO HE WAS UNTIL NOW WHEN I READ THE OBITUARIES. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU DOING THIS TIME YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.