Martha Rose Vidas
April 7, 1927 ~ January 20, 2013
Martha Vidas, 85, of Weirton, died Sunday, January 20, 2013, at Weirton Medical Center after a battle with cancer.
She was born in Weirton on April 7, 1927, the youngest child of Karol and Kathryn Lesiczka Drelick
She retired, after 30 years of service, from Monongahela Power Company to enjoy time with her family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert (Buck), her son Charles (Chuck), four sisters, Nellie Klakos, Verna Webster, Clara Mihal, and Frances Wozniak, and two brothers Julius and Fred Drelick.
Survivors include one son, Robert (Theresa) Vidas of Weirton, a daughter-in-law Marian Vidas of Cross Lanes, WV, two granddaughters, Courtney Vidas of Knoxville, TN, and Erica Rogers of Pittsburgh, PA, and many nieces and nephews.
She was a member of Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church and the Four Seasons. She always worked on the reunion committee for the Weir High Class of '45 and loved spending time with her former classmates. She was active in the PTA when her sons were in school and played in a women's golf league until sidelined by a shoulder injury.
Visitation will be on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, January 23, at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, with Fr. Tony Thurston presiding.
Entombment will follow at St. Paul Cemetery, Weirton.
The family would like to thank Dr. Makar and his staff and the staff of the Skilled Care Unit at Weirton Medical Center for the loving and professional care they provided.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, 200 Preston Avenue, Weirton, WV 26062.
Bob, you have my deepest sympathy on your loss of your Mother. My prayers and thoughts are with you in your time of need. Nick
Dearest Mother-in-law Martha … we miss you already and pray that you are enjoying the heavenly feast with the Lord and the loved ones who preceded you. Your prayers for us helped more than you ever realized. You will always be loved.
Bob & Family, your mom was so sweet to us when we were growing up, what a great lady I am sure you will miss her. My deepest sympathy.
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as you mourn your loss.
Bob and Theresa: I’m so sorry to have read that your mom passed. We all understand she’s with all her loved ones now but that doesn’t make it any easier on us. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hugs and kisses to you and Theresa.
Bob and Courtney, So sorry for the loss of your mother and your grandmother. Vanessa
Dear Bob, Theresa, Courtney and family, I am so glad I was able to see your Mother just a little over three weeks ago. She was a wonderful neighbor and we will miss her dearly. We will never forget the surprise when we discovered it was Martha who had deciphered the beautiful song Father Dean sang in Polish at Kenny’s Mother’s funeral! God bless each one of you. We will keep you close in our prayers. Love, Kenny and Sheila Orlando and family
Bob, I was very sorry to hear that your mother had passed. My heart goes out to you and your family. Know that your mother is in a much better place. Sincerely, Kenneth Zito
Bob and Family, I enjoyed the many short visits with Martha over the Holidays and other times I was able to see her. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Bob, So sorry to read about your mom’s passing. Remember the good times and all the love she showed you. We never get over our mom’s loss. Tim
Dear Bob, Theresa and Family, Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of Martha ~~ she was a very special lady that I know will be missed terribly by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve. May her memory be eternal, With love and friendship, Mike and Janice
Dear Bobby, Theresa and family, We are so sad to hear of the loss of your Mom…..Martha was truly a lady…..I worked with her at the Power Co. 43 years ago where she taught me so much, including how to crochet. If there’s one thing I know for sure, it’s that she loved her family and was so proud of her boys and her grandchildren brought her much joy. I missed her this past Oct. when she didn’t feel strong enough to attend the Monongahela Power girls annual get together at Mario’s God bless you all and comfort you during this sad time. Our sincere sympathy and friendship, Terry and Judy Waugh
Dear Bob and Theresa, Received notice of your sweet mom’s death. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. What a wonderful lady! Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. David and Patti Blanc