Leonard W. Robertson

Leonard W. Robertson, 94, of Weirton passed away Sunday, December 15, 2013 at the Inn at Wyngate. He was born on July 6, 1919 in Steubenville, Ohio. He was a son of the late Clifford and Rella Lewis Robertson. He was also preceded in death by his wife Doris Marie Mentzer Robertson, four brothers Leverne, Wayne, Wilbert and Delbert Robertson; a sister Gwendolyn E. Caldwell and three sister-in-laws Beverly Hinchee, Betty Furguson and Rita Mentzer. Mr. Robertson was an electrician for over 30 years with Weirton Steel Corporation where he was a turn foreman and worked in the Steel Works Electrical Control Shop. He was a P.O.W. of WWII who served in the US Army Infantry and was awarded a Purple Heart for his efforts. He was a member of the Weirton Masonic Lodge 171, Scottish Rite of Free Masonry 32 Degree, Osiris Shrine of Wheeling, Three Score Seniors and the WSX 25 year club. He is survived by a son Thomas "TR" Robertson of Weirton; a sister-in-law Georgette Henry (Delbert) of Pittsburgh, PA; two brother-in-laws Robert Hinchee and Donald Mentzer both of Weirton and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Tuesday 4-8PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11AM. Interment will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens where Military Services will be conducted by the American Legion Honor Guard. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association, 162 Court St., Charleston, WV 25301.