Mary B. Kostka
January 15, 1917 ~ February 22, 2005
Mary B. Kostka, 88, of Weirton, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at the Weirton Medical Center. Born January 15, 1917 in Weirton, she was the daughter of the late John and Sophie Bajek Wojdyla. Mary was also preceded in death by her husband Anthony S. Kostka, brother John Wojdyla and sisters Anna Hawrot and Stella Paisley.
After 20 years of service, Mary retired from Weirton Steel where she worked as a clerk in the insurance department. She was a member of the Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Christian Mothers, Rosary Society, PNA Lodge 3001, AARP and was a past member of St. Cecelia Choir of Sacred Heart of Mary.
Mary’s survivors include her son Marion P. Kostka and his wife Penny of Morgantown, WV; daughters Cynthia Revay and her husband Joseph and Antoinette “Toni” Traeger and her husband Richard both of Weirton; sisters Frances Zagula and Catherine Zaleski both of Weirton; 7 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 10AM Friday at Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Interment will be at St. Paul Cemetery in Weirton.
Please consider a contribution in memory of Mary to Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 200 Preston Avenue, Weirton, WV 26062
Share tributes with her family at www.grecohertnick.com
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
Dear Cindy, Joe and Family, I wanted to express my sympathy in the loss of your beloved mother. May God be with you and give you strength at this most difficult time and may your memories comfort you. In christian sympathy, Janice
Dear Cindy and family, I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved mother. She was such a sweet and lovely lady. May it comfort you to know others are sharing your grief. In Christian love. Shirley Poland
Very sad to hear of your loss. I know how it feels to be without a dear Mother but she gave you strength and love for this time. Hold on to her memory and she will see you through this too. We are thinking of you all at this time. Lou
Dear Cindy and family, You have my heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your mother. She was such a nice person and it was a pleasure to know her and serve her. Natalie Teaff
Dear Cindy & Family, My deepest sympathy on the death of your mother. I worked with her in the benefits department at Weirton Steel. She was a sweet and lovely lady and was a joy to work with. My prayers to you all.