katherine harper konkle
Katherine Harper Konkle, 83, of Weirton, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in the Life Line Hospital, Wintersville, OH. She was born November 22, 1932 in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of the late Thomas and Bertha Ivison Dowds. She was also preceded in death by her first husband William H Harper, Jr. on April 4, 1976 and second husband John L. Konkle on June 3, 2010; granddaughter Julie Ann Chiodi, 3 brothers and 4 sisters. With 13 years of service, Katherine retired from Weirton Geriatric Center where she worked as the Dietary Supervisor. She was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church. She is survived by her sons William H. (Hartley) Harper, III of Tampa, FL and Thomas D. Harper of Fairmont, WV; daughters Katie Harper of Weirton and Nancy (Christopher) Collins of Upperville, VA; brother Robert Dowds of Pittsburgh; grandchildren Joseph and Sarah Chiodi, Lindsay and Leah Harper, Emily and James Harper and Maggie and William Collins. Visitation will be held Friday 2-4 and 6-8PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30AM Saturday at St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church. Father Carmen D'Amico will officiate. Interment will follow in United Cemeteries, Pittsburgh, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Operation Smile, 3641 Faculty Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23453. Funeral Home: Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV US 26062

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  1. Katherine was such a great influence in my life. I will think of her and smile…..

    Bill,Katie, Nancy and Tom. You and your families are all in my prayers. I hope all the great memories of your mom will help provide some comfort through the next few weeks.

  2. We love you, Kay. We will miss you but we are happy that you are home with the Lord, your Bill and the rest of your family and friends and that you are no longer suffering. Katie & Nancy, our thoughts and prayers are with you, your brothers and the rest of your family. We are so happy that we had the opportunity to get to know and love your Mom.

  3. I am so sorry for your loss. Katherine was just a wonderful person. I will never forget that she went to Mercy Hospital with my mom and me the day I started Nursing School. My mom was so afraid to drive in Pittsburgh! Katherine was a huge help and encouraged me. She also told Mary Jo Dowd about me being there and I got to work with her in Recovery Room eventually. Funny, kind, generous woman and I know she will be missed. I told my mom today that Katherine had passed away and she was also very sorry. Your families are all in my prayers and I know your memories will help to bring you comfort.

  4. So sorry to hear of Kay’s passing. She’s been a special and true friend to my mom Judy these recent years. We had comfort knowing she was selflessly there for my mom anytime. Mom would speak of her kindness often. God Bless.

  5. Tom, Bill, Nancy & Katie: Please accept my belated condolences in regard to your mother’s passing. I feel very lucky to have seen her this past Thanksgiving. I liked your mother very much. She always made me feel comfortable in your home when Tommy and I were growing up. However, what I remember most was that she could stop me dead in my tracks with a look…………………Yes ma’am Mrs. Harper, you will be missed.


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