Marlene Gonze
May 22, 1943 ~ February 9, 2008
Marlene "Bubba" Gonze, 64, of Weirton died Saturday February 9, 2008 in the Valley Hospice Palliative Care Center at Steubenville, OH.
Marlene was born on May 22, 1943 at Steubenville, OH, the daughter of the late Ralph and Leah Messer Fankhauser.
Marlene retired from the labor gang in the Strip Steel of Weirton Steel with 21 years of service. To provide for her family, she also tended bar at the Cabana Club in Weirton for many years. While she was not working, Marlene enjoyed caring for her family and friends, playing cards especially euchre. She loved the holidays. Most of all she loved attending the sporting activities and events of her grandchildren.
She is survived by her children, Danny Gonze and his wife Tracy of New Cumberland, WV, Leanna Coyle, and her husband Rob of Cannonsburg, PA, Erica Mikula and her husband Dave of Weirton, WV, Debbie and Emil Gonze; her seven grandchildren, Cody and Dylan Coyle, Levi, Sophia, and Tanner Mikula, Emily and Jacob Gonze.
Visitation will be 3-8 PM Tuesday at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home, where funeral services will be held 1 PM Wednesday.
Rev. Fr. Dean Borgmeyer will preside.
Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Jude's Children Research HospitalOne St. Jude Place Box 1000, Memphis TN, 38148-0552.
Share tributes and memories with her family at www.grecohertnick.com
Hey Bubba, I’ve been thinking of all of our fun memories together, like when you, my mom, and I went to NY and when Paul, Cody, and I had those sleep overs at your house. We’ve all had so much fun with you. I’ll miss you so much and I’ll pray to you everyday. Please watch over all of us during this time. I love you! ~ Love Kristen
Dearest Erica & Catman: We always loved your mom’s ‘tell it like it is attitude’ & there was no one else like her. We always felt how much she loved to be around everyone when we were at your home & what she thought of our friendship. May you find peace in knowing she will be in the earth & heavens and that she & Cheri will meet up to watch over us. We will always be here for you. We love you, Vicki & Terry
Dear Marlene, From one Grandmother to another: May you rest in peace knowing that your grandbabies love you and will always remember and hold you in their hearts. What a fun and loving Bubba you were to each of them. As long as I’m here, I will watch over them as you would if you were here. Nancy and I will miss your smiling face. In our hearts forever, Mimi and Nana Coyle
Leanna and Ericka, Words can not express my sadness at the news of your mom passing. We grew up together and always had so much fun at your house. A huge part of that was because of your mom! She was such a funny and wonderful woman! If you need anything at all, you know I am always here! All my love and prayers!
Leanna, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you find peace and comfort in the fact that your mother is in a much better place. My prayers will be with you and your family. If there is anything I can do, please don’t hesitate to ask. Love, Donna
Erica We are very sorry about your loss. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers. LaVaughn, Bob and Sara Yoby
LeAnn and Erica, My deepest and heartfelt sympathy to you and your families. I know how much you will miss your mom. She was the best friend that I have ever had. Remember she will always be in your heart. I know how proud she was of all of her children. May she rest in peace. Faye Hvizdzak
Leanna & Family, My prayers are with you during this time of great loss. I pray you will find comfort and peace in knowing your mom is now healed and happy. Please let me know if I can help in any way. Love, Denise
Erica – I am so sorry to hear about your Mom … I wish I could come and pay my respects but my schedule is booked solid this week … my Mom explained to me how she was ill and I hope that she wasn’t in much pain before she passed away … I will say a prayer for your Mom and you and your family … again I am so sorry and wish you all the strength to get through these tough times … if you need someone to talk to, just call me at 304 552 2275, Love Carl Krzys
Deepest sympathy to the family. Worked with Marlene on &7 Tandem Mill in strip steel. One of the finest and hardest workers that I had the previlege of working with.
Leeann and Erica, Please accept my condolences on the loss of your mother. I worked with Marlene in the mill and always knew that, when I saw her name on the schedule, the job was in good hands. Two things that we usually accomplished during a turn was to have a conversation about our kids and to finish the USA Todat crossword puzzle during down time. You were her life and she was very proud of you and your accomplishments. Tom Feeney
We are so sorry for your loss. We were neighbors for six years and she was very good to us. We offer our condolences.
Erica, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. God Bless
Leanna,Rob,Cody and Dylan Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your mother and grandmother. We will continue to pray for her and you in your time of need.
To my Gonze Family: I am so sorry for your loss. I loved your mom like she was my mother too. I’m sure you all know that. She always made me feel as though I was another one of daughters. Always a part of your family. Since the time I met her she took care of me in one way or another. So, this is beyond hard for me to not be there with all of you. I am so happy that I got to say goodbye to her and that she saw my son, if only once. She also got to meet Mike and she let me know that she approved. That’s all I needed to hear because she always knew who the good people were! She has been such a big part of my life for most of my life-so I walk away knowing that she was proud of me for all that I accomplished. She taught me so much and I am a better person for that! I will cherish her in my heart forever! I love you Mada and I will miss you! But, you rest in peace now! Erica-you know what she meant to me. I loved her and she loved me. So, I was lucky too. Even though I can’t be with you now, I am only a phone call away. We can tell our stories about her, all night long! There are plenty of them, aren’t there?! My love always, Dee
Erica and family, I just heard of your mom’s passing and I wanted to tell you how sorry I was to hear the news. I have many memories of your mom from when we were in high school and always thought she was a wonderful, funny lady. You are all in my prayers. Love, Gloria (Powell) Erica, my email address is gloriamakosy@aol.com if you have time to send me an email, i’d love it!
I love you Bubba. I will miss you so much Bubba I will never forget you. I’ll miss going to the picnic grounds with you and having sleep overs at your house. Thank you for teaching me how to play Book Worm. Watch over us forever. I’ll always do my best just for you. Rest and peace Bubba, I love you so much Bubba. XOXO
Debbie, I was sorry to hear about your Mom. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Erica, I just heard the news of your mom and I just wanted to send my deepest sympathy.You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Amy
MERRY CHRISTMAS Bubba!!! We love u! R.I.P.