Leonard John Dankovchik
November 26, 1929 ~ November 19, 2008
Leonard "Lenny" John Dankovchik, 78, of Weirton, WV was called home to heaven Wednesday November 19th 2008 at Weirton Medical Center. He was born November 26th 1929 in Weirton, son of the late John and Julia Dankovchik. He is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, Joann Vucelich Dankovchik, three sons Lenny, and wife Nancy, Gary, and wife Tracey, John, and wife Libby, two brothers George and Robert. Lenny has 6 grandchildren, Joshua, Jennifer, Gary, Jacob, Maddy and Max and 3 great-grandchildren, Zoe, Tula, and Gary III.
He was surrounded by his immediate family at the time of his passing where they held a bedside memorial service officiated by Ann Barber, twin sister of Lenny's wife Joann.
Lenny served in U.S. Army. He was employed by Weirton Steel for 39 years where he retired as a Superintendent of the Wire Gang. He was an avid golfer, a devoted husband, and enjoyed extensive travel with his wife. His grandchildren were a great source of joy in his life. Lenny built the home he and Joann shared for 53 years and enjoyed numerous building projects with his three sons.
Private services were held by the immediate family. Lenny's cremation will be handled by Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation be made in his honor to The Salvation Army. Cards of condolence may be delivered to Joann to her residence at 232 Greenlawn Blvd, Weirton, WV 26062.
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
It was great growing up in Greenlawn, and having you as a role model. I liked when I came to the house recently to help with the T.V. stand that you and John were working on already. I know you are in heaven .
We realize that the last several months have not been easy for any of you. We admire Mr. D’s courage and the support you have given him through his recent struggles. You are all the true meaning of family and that bond will get you through this difficult time. Once again you will be taking a day at a time and eventually those days will get easier. We want you to know that you are all very special to us and if there is anything that we can do to help you through each day, please know that we are here for you. With our love and sympathy, Bill, Tink, Justin and Megan
Dear Joann, Sons and Families On behalf of my brothers Gary, Rich, and myself, and our extended Barber family, I extend sincere condolences at this time of sadness. We have known Lenny since we were children, and we are grateful that we had a chance to see you last year when we lost Nick. You are in our loving thoughts and prayers.
Dear Joann, So sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. I know how close you and your family are. I still remember all the gang at WMC and the good times we all had. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Toni (Palizzi) Nardo
Mrs. D.,Lenny, Gary, John, and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. So many memories and good times with your family when we were growing up! Will never forget that beautiful lawn! You all have my deepest sympathy and will be in my prayers. Rita
Dear Joann and Family, We here in California send our love and our prayers to you and share your sadness at the passing of your beloved husband Lenny. We will miss him and the stories about him. Even though we live so far away, it was through our daughter Tracey, that we were able to enjoy the good times and the sad times. God bless you and keep you safe and protect you through your new journey in life. Love always, Larry and Patty Palmer
We will all sure miss our Poopa down here in Texas. He was such a great influence on all of our lives. He was a wonderful grandfather to Maddy and Max and we all loved spending time with him. Our memories of him will last a lifetime for us and it will be a pleasure to keep him alive through our memories. We loved him so much and we will miss him terribly. Always in our hearts, love Libby, Maddy and Max
Our prayers are with you and your family. He is with God now. Don and Georgia Reilly.
Dear Joann& family, The loss of Lenny has reached across the country to us here in Las Vegas… Lenny was without any doubt the most handsome and nicest man that Weirton ever produced. We, The Divichs, urge you and the family to go on with your lives as Lenny would want you to do. Please give my warmest regards to Ann and Bob and the Family. Prayers from us here in LV on already on their way to you!!! God Bless!!Coke
Joanne I am so sorry to hear about your husband. We know he is a peace now. If you need anything or just to talk please give me a call. Tell Annie I am so happy she was there to pray with George it was a wanderful witness. God bless you and your family. Tell Annie to call me. mary ann
MRS. DANKOVCHIK, LENNY, GARY, AND JOHN SO SAD TO HEAR ABOUT MR. DANKOVCHIK. I, PERSONALLY, HAVE SO MANY GREAT MEMORIES ABOUT MY CHILDHOOD THANKS TO ALL OF YOU. I LOVED GROWING UP IN THAT TIME AND IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD. I HAVE VERY FOND MEMORIES OF ALL OF YOU. YOUR FAMILY IS IN MY PRAYERS. LOVE, MAR
MRS. DANKOVICK, LENNY, GARY AND JOHN, SO SAD TO HEAR ABOUT MR. DANKOVCHIK. I, PERSONALLY, HAVE SUCH GOOD MEMORIES ABOUT YOR FAMILY. I ENJOYED GROWING UP IN THAT TIME, IN THAT NEIGHBORHOOD. I HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF ALL OF YOU. LOVE, MAR
May the lord give you peace,comfort and strength.Thank God he is pain free and rejoicing in the lord. Love and prayers, Sandy Aguilar and family
Dear Lenny, Nancy, and Family, Our deepest sympathy. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless Bill and Paulette Galiotos, Minnie Bogdan
My heart is broken once again. I loved uncle Lenny so very much, how his cheeks would squish up and his eyes would squint down as he smiled at all my stupid jokes! He welcomed me into his home and treated me like one of his sons. I admired him as a husband, father, and craftsman. I learned many things from him by just watching. Uncle Lenny’s heart was full of compassion, and it showed brightly in his boyish-angelic face. I can’t wait for him to show me the house Jesus has prepared for him! 31 years ago when Vicki and I started dating, she asked me to come to Weirton to meet her family. Little did I know I would be meeting my family! As I said at Vicki’s graveside service, I am proud to be part of your wonderful family. Vicki loved her uncle Lenny more than words could say. I am sure they are sitting together talking about all of us at this moment. God bless you Uncle Lenny please don’t build anything until I get there, so I can sit at your side and watch. All my love, Rob.
My name is Garrett Goll and I only met Uncle Lenny one time. But I have known Cat and knew Vicki for over 20 years and heard so much about him. When I did carpentry with Cat when I worked for him there were several times he spoke of Uncle Lenny and how he might fix the problem. I will keep your family in my prayers and I wish nothing but safety and peace on all of you. Sincerely, Garrett Goll.
My deepest sympathy to the lovely family of Mr. Dankovchik. I had the pleasure of growing up only a few doors down and my memory of him will always be that of respect and gratitude for all that he stood for.
I am so happy to have seen you one last time; but I will always have the happy memories of tearing around your house while you chuckled at us silly kids. I love you and will miss you.
Dear Joann and Family Our hearts go out to you on Lenny’s passing. I had the pleasure and privilege of working with Lenny in the wiregang at Weirton Steel. He was a first-class guy and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
I have so many fond memories of Uncle Len! I think my all time favorite was when we were children and the whole clan of us went on vacation together to Lake Erie. We all laughed so hard after leaving McDonald’s when Uncle Len announced that they were going to have to change the sign of the “millions served”! I also loved all the Serbian Christmas’s that we spent at his house, roasting pig and just being a family. He always had such an easy, lovable way about himself; a joy to be around. I always looked up to him with great admiration. He will indeed be deeply missed.
Hello Lenny, So sad to read about the loss of your father. Our parents kept a watchful eye over us as we roamed from Belair and Broadview to Greenland Estates. We grew up together in the safety of the world they created around us. May God rest his soul and may your fond memories of your Dad sustain you at his passing. God bless your family. Walt Tuchalski Gettysburg, PA