mary ellen porter
Mary Ellen “Molly” Porter, 71, Weirton’s first councilwoman in 1975, died February 12, 2006 of a brief illness in her home surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born January 22, 1935 in Weirton, she was the daughter of the late Glenn “Farmer” and Frances Hughes. She is also preceded in death by her late husband Joseph F. Binkoski in 1977 and infant son Tommy in 1957 and brothers Glen L. and Mack Hughes. Molly graduated from Weir High School in 1953. She was a retired employee of the Weirton Steel Co. and Krogers. Molly was a very active member of St Paul Catholic Church. She served as President of both the Catholic Daughters and Christian Mothers. She was a member the Women’s VFW Auxiliary, Women’s Democratic Executive Committee of Hancock County and a member of Three Scores. She is survived by her husband William Porter, her daughter Mrs. Thomas (Pam) McCune of Hookstown, PA; her two sons, Timothy (Darlene) Binkoski of Billings, MT and Danny Binkoski of Weirton; her step-son William (Brenda) Porter of Defiance, OH; her thirteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Also surviving are her brother Neil Hughes and her sisters Mrs. William (Tad) Sharp, and Mrs. Edward (Nancy) Gialluco of Weirton, WV and Mrs. Paul (Joan) Cunningham of Oklahoma. She is also survived by her loving companion Cassie. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8PM Tuesday at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 10:00AM Wednesday at Saint Paul Roman Catholic Church, Weirton. Monsignor Patrick Fryer will preside. Interment will be in Saint Paul Cemetery, Weirton, WV. Memorial contributions can be made to the Valley Hospice, 380 Summit Avenue, Steubenville, OH 43952. Share your tributes and memories with her family at www.grecohertnick.com

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  1. My deepest sympathy goes out to all of Molly’s family.She was very dear to my heart and will be sincerely missed.

  2. We always enjoyed seeing Grandma Molly when she came to Montana to see Tim, Darlene, and the kids. She was a great lady with a great sense of humor. We have many fond memories of sitting with Molly at all-star games, graduation ceremonies, or other grandkid events. And then there were those times of relaxing in Binkoski’s back yard while sharing a laugh and a beer. Our love and sympathy go out to Bill, Tim, and all the rest of the family. She will be missed.

  3. Bill, and Nancy Gialluco, and family, I am very saddened by the loss of Molly. She died on my birthday which is worse. She was the first great lady of Weirton. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Sincerely, Jerry Hamill

  4. Danny, Pam, Timmy and Bill, Molly was a wonderful woman and will be sadly missed…She was blessed to have you all to love her.

  5. Molly was a fun loving, good hearted easy to love person. She was very proud of her grandchilden and her pride made her glow. She was always here for the special events. She always had a big bear hug for each of us. One time she called our house by mistake instead of Tim and Darlene’s (our phone numbers are 1 number different) and she didn’t realize she was talking to me and I didn’t realize I was talking to her. It was so funny we laughed for a long time about it. Molly was always so supportive of her friends and family. She’ll have a special place in our hearts forever. Connie & Greg Maciel

  6. Molly or “GG” I will miss you so much, you are the greatest person I could have ever met. I am so glad Madison got to have you as her “GG” Molly, she will miss you greatly. I love you so much and I know you are watching down on us now. You are in a good place now, enjoy it cause we will see you soon, Love you with all my heart and soul…Travis Holmquist

  7. My deepest and most heartfelt sympathies to the family. I had the privilege of having Molly not only as a client, but as a friend. Her passing is a loss to me, and to our community.

  8. I extend my heartfelt sympathy to my dear friend and NBES colleague Pam McCune and her entire family on the loss of their beloved mother, grandmother, and friend. I pray that the Lord will comfort you in these dificult times. May the memory you hold in your hearts forever sustain you. The qualities your precious loved one instilled in each of you remains forever. God bless each of you and keep you and hold you in His presence.

  9. Grandma Molly was a wonderful person. She considered me her grandson and always greeted me with hugs and kisses. I’m sure when I see her in heaven she be there to give me a big kiss.

  10. Dear Family of Molly Porter and especially Nancy and Ed Gialluco, I have known Molly for many years and the family. She has always been a kind, loving, Christian lady always ready to help in any way. I enjoyed working with her in my capacity at the City Building. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. Sincerely, Sally Morgan Starko

  11. Bill and Family: I was truly blest to call Molly my friend. Molly had a heart of gold and will always hold a special place in my heart. It’s such a terrible loss that she is gone but I’m sure she is now dancing with the angels in heaven. I’ll certainly miss her great hugs and kisses and most of all, her kind heart. What a special lady!

  12. Bill & Family, Dave & I are sad to hear of your loss. Molly was a great person. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this time . Dave & Kim Dorisio

  13. We will always remember Molly as being a kind and thoughtful person who put others before herself. She always made us feel welcome when we visited, even while she was so ill. She even sent us a thank you card afterwards for visiting! I know she will be missed by many, but we can remember her loving ways as an example of how to treat each other. May God bless all her family.

  14. Even though Molly was David and Danielle’s Grandma on the other side of the family, I still knew her almost my whole life and was very well-acquainted with her. Molly was definitely a very pleasing person to be around and talk to at all times. I’m really going to miss being in the presence now of someone who was so kind and pleasant. My sympathies go out to all of her family right now (especially to my cousins Danielle and David). I was very sad to hear of Molly’s passing away but was happy to hear that her family was able to be with her and comfort her during the final moments of her life.

  15. We were so saddened at the news of Molly’s death. Although we only saw her sporadically over the years it was always a pleasure to share time with her during family occasions at Tim and Darlene’s home. Molly’s warmth and caring manner always lingered on and will continue to do so. Our thoughts and prayers remain with Bill and the entire Binkoski family.

  16. Dear Bill and Family, May God’s promise of eternal life bring you comfort. I am having 2 Masses said for Molly at St. Jude’s Parish in glen Dale, WV. Wishing you great comfort and hope as we remember a beautiful soul.

  17. I’m so sorry you lost your wife, Mom. I didn’t always get to Billings when she was there but we were together on several of our grandchildrens’ sporting events, graduations, etc. I always enjoyed her company. She was a fun lady. I will miss her.

  18. Such a loss for anyone who knew Molly. It was always a joy to be around her and the rest of the family. I’m sure heaven is alot brighter since she arrived. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Bill, Pam, Tom & family.

  19. Dear Tim, Pam and Danny: We are so sorry for your loss. It is a shock. Your mom was a great person…….she will always be remembered as a kind and loving person by us. Love, Tom and Jenny Anderson

  20. Tim, Pam, and Danny, You have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. Every time I saw your mom over the years she always gave me a hug and said something nice to me. I will always remember her by this. She was a truly good person, and I will miss seeing her. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Sincerely, Kat

  21. Danny, Pam, and Tim, I am really sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. She was like a mother to me when we were kids. She was very special and will always be remembered. I’m sorry I didn’t make it to the funeral home. I thought the visitation was 7-9 Tuesday evening and missed it. I will be thinking of all of you during this tough time. -Bill Beatty

  22. I am so proud and very lucky to have such a wonderful grandma. I will never forget your great sense of humor. I think about you everyday and I miss you with all of my heart. I love you so much!

  23. I did not get a chance to make it to the Funeral Home, but I did make it to the service at the church. What a Lovely service to pay tribute to a Lovely Lady. I worked with Molly at Krogers and came to Love her like my own Grandmother. She was a wonderful Lady and will surely be missed. My Deepest Sympathy to your Family.

  24. My condolences to Molly’s family. Heaven has another beautiful angel!! She will be missed by many.

  25. Molly you will be mised but never forgotten.We always enjoyed you when you visited Montana.Our thoughts and prayers are with your whole family.Your smile was always warm so please dont stop. love the Hitts.

  26. Grandma, I know you are up in heaven, smiling and watching over us all. I loved you very much. And thought you could previal through all. You were a strong woman and a very generous woman. I don’t mean to sound selfish, but i wish you were still here. You’ll miss so much of not only my life but every grandchilds. I miss you. And love you. And just wanted to say good bye. You left to soon though. God had bigger plans for you. Love you and will miss you always.. especially your smile, hugs and kisses. You’ll always be my gaurdian angel. ;0)


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