M. Joan Raiders
May 18, 1926 ~ May 12, 2008
M. Joan Raiders, 81, of Weirton, passed away Monday, May 12, 2008 at the Weirton Medical Center. Born May 18, 1926 in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Savias Talmon and Josephine Marcella Evans Christian. Joan was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Raiders; son, David Raiders; brother, Robert Christian; sister, Betty Chavern; and one grandson.
Joan was a homemaker and a member of the St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church.
Joan's survivors include her four sons, Robert Raiders Jr of Houston, TX, Paul Raiders of Conifer, CO, James Raiders of Green Bay, WI, and Rich Raiders of Philadelphia, PA; two daughters, Carol Adcock of Fuquay-Varina, NC and Linda Heffer of Kariong, New South Wales in Australia; one brother, Thomas Christian; three sisters, Nancy Costanzo, Barbara Rafaelle, and Marilyn Christian; and 7 grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 14, 2008 from 2-4 and 6-8PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be 10AM Thursday, May 15, 2008 at the St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, Weirton, with Fr. Dean Borgmeyer as celebrant. Interment will be at St. Paul Cemetery, Weirton. Donations in memory of Joan can be made to the American Cancer Society, Hancock County Unit, P.O. Box 2166, Weirton, WV 26062.
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Carol, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sadness and loss. Kim, Bill, Liam, Samuel, Jack and Jay
Dear Linda and family, Thinking of you at this time. We are all saddened at Kariong to hear of the death of your mother, Best wishes Toni Formby Deputy Principal ,on behalf of the staff, students and parents at Kariong Public School
I am a friend of Linda’s and a working colleague of hers at Kariong Public School in Australia. I was very saddened, Linda, to hear of your mom’s passing yesterday. I wish to extend to you and all of your family my deepest sympathy on Joan’s passing. My heart goes out to you all, across the distance, as you farewell your special mom, Joan, on Thursday in Weirton. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. There with you in spirit. Rosemaree.
Amanda, We were so sorry to hear about your grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Amanda Walther’s family
Amanda, I am so sorry about your grandma! I know she ment a lot to you and i am sorry you didn’t get a chance to say goodbye to her before she passed. I am very glad that everything worked out as best it could so you could be with your family at this hard time! I just wanted to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Love, Amanda =)
Bob, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
To the Family of Joan Raiders: May the Love of God be with you and bring you comfort during this time of deep sorrow. Sincerely In Christ Jesus and His mother Mary, Elizabeth Ogilvie and Jamie Burns
Bob, My wish for you and your family at this time of great sorrow is that the sadness you and your family feel now at your Mother’s recent passing will soon be replaced with only memories of all the wonderful times you shared with her, and in some slight way, ease your pain. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Kathleen
Amanda/family, I am so sorry to hear about your grandma, I’ll definitely be keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers in the time to come. ~JJ
To the Raiders family: We would like to offer our condolences to you. Bob and Joan did a lot to help the Knights of Columbus. Dom and Pia Pucci
Amanda, I am sorry to hear about your grandma! I hope you know that I am here for you if you ever need it. I am glad you got to go down there and be with your family during this time. She will always be with you in your hearts and know that she loved you! Love you Amanda!
Bob, You have my sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Andreas & Family
To the Raiders family; Our condolences on the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Just remember all the wonderful times you shared with her. Ellen and Al
Dear Amanda and the Raiders Family, I am sorry for your loss and I want to let you know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Amanda, I’m always here for you so if you need anything you know where to find me… Love you!
Dear Linda and family I am sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I am very glad however Linda that you made it there in time to spend some time with her. My thoughts and best wishes are with you all at this time. Let me know if there is any way I can be of help. Carol Williams (Kariong P.S.)
Dear Linda – I was so sorry to hear about your mum but very glad you were there. I know exactly how you feel and we are all thinking of you. Love Pat
Linda and family, We are sorry to hear about your mum passing away so soon. We thought you would get to spend a little more time with her than those few days. We are glad that with all the passport hassles and the urgency that you were able to make it in time. We trust it was a blessing to her to see you there. Wishing you and your family much of God’s loving comfort at this time, Ivan and Debbie Caldwell
Dear Linda and Family, sorry to hear about your mum so soon. I am pleased you were able to spend some time with her and your family. All the very best for the service on Thursday my thoughts are with you. If there is anything I can do please let me know. Love Darlene
Amanda and family~ I am very sorry for your loss. I know how hard of a time this can be, so don’t hesitate to call if you want to talk. =) Miss you…my room is quiet without you!! I am glad you are able to be with your family and I will keep your family in my thoughts. Love yah!! Love Always, Fareen <3
Carol: Sorry I could not be with you in Weirton. May sweet memories and the good times with your Mom comfort you. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Donna, Steve & Carla
Dear Linda & Family My thoughts are with you at this time. I’m glad you had some time with your Mum. Take care of yourself and we’ll see you when you get back. Regards Janelle
Dear Linda and family Words can not express my sincerest thoughts that go out to you all at this sad time. Your mum will be missed by you all, but will always remain in your hearts. May all the happy times you have shared with her sustain you now. 3H also send you their best wishes and love. Regards LindaB and Tom
Bob and family, I offer my condolences and thoughts in this time of loss.
Carol & Jeff, just want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. Love, ‘Colonel’
Dearest Bob and Family Please accept my condolences on the passing of your mother. I know you are fortunate to have many sweet memories and good times with your Mom to comfort you now. May you receive God’s peace as you grieve your loss. Sincerely, Kristi Johnston
Amanda, I’m sorry to hear about your grandma but I’m glad you got to be with your family during this time. Call me if you need to talk. Let me now when you get back home. Love, Katie
Carol, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Please let us know if you need anything. We love you! Sara, Johnny and Allison Gilbert
Linda, Bob, Paul, Jim, Richard, Carol and extended Raiders family members: My family and I are deeply saddened by your loss. I regret not being able to return to Weirton to visit with you folks after all these years. (Richard and I connected a couple years ago in Cincinnati.) All my memories of Joan are fond ones – she did well to put up with all those Fenskes next door for so many years. My mom will be representing us at the services. Please know that we have prayed for you all, and we will continue to do so. May you find strength and consolation from our Lord above and from the love you have for one another. God bless.
Linda, We are all thinking of you and your family at this time. Our prayers are with you. May God give you the strength you need at the moment. Paula
To Joan’s family, Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. She was a special person and I pray God will grant her Eternal Peace. Your father and my late husband Tom were the best of friends. I remember the many happy times the four of us had. I was unable to come to the funeral home, but I will be at the mass tomorrow. Delores Azzarello
Nothing is more special than a mothers love and because of this I know Carol and other family members will treasure their memories with Mrs. Raiders.
Rich and family, I am saddened to hear of your mother’s passing. She was a lovely lady whom I was privileged to meet at your wedding. My thoughts are with all of you at this time. Sincerely, Leslie
Dear Linda, Bobby, Paul, Jimmy, Richard, and Carol… Sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. Sad to see the departures of the moms and dads who raised us on Culler Road. I believe we were very fortunate to grow up where we did and to have caring people like your Mom to watch over us. I have fond memories of days spent at your house, on the back patio, and in the backyards. I am grateful to have had you all and your parents in my young life. Best regards to all of you, Brian
To the family of Joan Raiders. 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. Joan, in loving memory, will be enrolled in the church’s memorial fund. Many blessings-Bereavement Ministry Saint Joseph the Worker Christian Mothers