nancy zatezalo
Nancy Lee Zatezalo, 78, of Weirton, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2008 in the Weirton Medical Center. Born January 12, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Brooks Brady and Margaret Kathleen Killen Bosworth. Nancy was also preceded in death by her brother Brooks Bosworth. Nancy graduated with a teaching degree from WVU. Upon graduation, she taught at Mingo High School. She was a member of the Holy Resurrection Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church, a loving wife, mother and grandmother who adored roses, birds, children and animals. She opened her door and heart to anyone in need and was a generous person, as well as a friend to all. Nancy is survived by her husband of 55 years, George Zatezalo of Weirton; her sister Rebecca Holley and her husband Donald of the Bahamas; children Susan Toothman and her husband Mike of Colliers, WV, David Zatezalo and his wife Jo Lynn of Wheeling, WV, Steve Zatezalo and his wife Sherry of Weirton, Jenny Morris and her husband Robert of Charleston, WV and Diane Kopa and her husband William of Weirton; 12 grandchildren Sara Milko, Marie Zatezalo, Joe Milko, George Zatezalo, Michael Milko, Peter Zatezalo, Stevan Morris, Katie Morris, Molly Kopa, Susanna Morris, Emily Zatezalo and Benjamin Kopa; one great-grandchild Haley Deremer. Friends will be received Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton where a Pomen service will be held at 6PM. Funeral services will be celebrated 11AM Friday at the funeral home. The Very Reverend Father Rade Merick will officiate. Interment will be in the Serbian Cemetery, Weirton. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. To honor Nancy's memory, please read a book to a child you love. Funeral Home: Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV US 26062

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  1. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Nancy was a wonderful person and we will miss her dearly!

  2. George and family, Sorry to learn of the loss of your wife. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. sincerely, jerry and carl hamill

  3. Ted and I were saddened to hear of your loss. Nancy always had a smile and a kind word for all she met. Please accept our deepest condolences.

  4. We would express or deepest sorrow to George and all the Zateslo family in the death of Nancy. She will be remembered by us as a good person and neighbor when we lived in Weirton.

  5. Nance was a loving constant in my youth – always sharing her love and warmth to everyone who was blessed to know here. I spend 2 weeks with her and George when I was in the 5th grade. It was one of the best 2 weeks of my young life! Thank goodness I was able to visit her and family two years ago. I will miss Nance more than words can say. I know the angels in heaven are rejoicing for she is and always will be my dearest angel and mother to all. My deepest sympathies to you George, David, Susie, Steve, Jenny and Dundee and everyone. I am with you in spirit. Love, Kay

  6. “Praying for your heart to be comforted” “In the midst of your sorrow, may the storm within be quieted by the words of the Master” “Peace, be still” Mark 4:39 KJV

  7. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Praise God she is with Jesus. May her memory be eternal. God bless! I love you! Pastor

  8. Jenny, Bob and kids, Please accept my sympathy and my love at this hard time. I too have lost my mom, and I know the grief and the huge hole that is left in your life. My prayers and love go with you. Your dear friend, Julie

  9. Jenny, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother. She sounds like she was a very special person and a blessing in the lives of many. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. Love, Carleen

  10. Dear Bob, Jenny, Steve, Katie, and Susanna, May you feel God’s love. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Sandy and Joe

  11. Jenny, Bob and family, My thoughts and prayers are with your family in your time of grief. God Bless you all.

  12. Dave, Lynn and I send our deepest sympathies on the passing of your mother and if there is anything we can do just let us know. Our prayers are with you and your family in this time of sadness.

  13. Jenny, Bob & Kids, Our sincerest condolences on your loss. May warm and loving memories of your mother bring you comfort. Mac & Rachael

  14. George & Family, Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of your wife and mother. My prayers are with you. SINCERELY, Jimmy Musulin

  15. Dear Jenny, Bob, Stevan, Katie, Susanna and all members of the Zatezalo family, The passing of ones mother, and wife, is such a difficult loss with the grief resting heavy on your heart. Even so, I know that your faith will carry you to a place of peace and grace and serenity. I pray that you find peace and comfort in your loving memories of your mother (and wife), Nancy. Know that she is safe in God’s care and that her spirit and love for you will always be alive and with you in your every thought and in your heart. Remember that LOVE never ends … and LIFE does go on … and on. May God’s peace and grace surround each of you completely and bring comfort to your hearts and souls. Love, Mary Caldwell

  16. We are thinking of you all. I only know Jenny Morris personally–Momma Z did a wonderful job which is being passed down through Jenny to future generations.

  17. I work for Dave in Pikeville and knowing what a caring person he is, I am sure that he received that kindness and caring from his parents. I express my condolences to Dave and his entire family. Linda Bailey

  18. Sherry, Steve, emily, George and families, We were saddened to hear of Nancy’s passing. I remember her as a sweet friend and neighbor, especially as she walked her grandchildren down Willow st. to the creek. She always had time to stop and talk to me a while. You are all in our thoughts and prayers, Love to you all, Norma and Clarence Cost

  19. Sherry, Steve and Emily-So very sorry to hear of Mrs. Zatezalo’s passing. You’re all in our prayers.

  20. To Jenny Morris & family, Sorry for your loss. We are all keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Your friend, Tina Mullins

  21. I COULD SAY ALOT AS YOU ALL KNOW BUT TO WRITE THE WORDS IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE. NANCE HAS LEFT ME WITH SO MANY MEMORIES AND WILL ALWAYS BE WITH ME. I AM THERE WITH YOU ALL NOW TOO. YOU HAVE MY PERMISSION TO SAY ANYTHING ABOUT ME YOU WANT… GEORGE YOU ARE A GENTLEMAN AND A SCHOLAR, BUT LEARN HOW TO MAKE THAT COFFEE IN THE MORNING! MAYBE WE NEED A NEW, USER FRIENDLY COFFEE MAKER! JUST REMEMBER I CAN HEAR EVERYTHING YOU SAY!

  22. Sorry to hear about your mother Jenny. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, you, Bob and the kids. Bill, Kendi, WIll, and Rachel

  23. Dear Susan and George, I am so sorry to hear of Nancy’s passing. I always enjoyed speaking with her on the phone about our wayward “son” and her kitchen and garden treats that he would bring me. My heart and prayers are with you. God bless you all. Susan, Carey and Jack Butler

  24. My sincere condolences to George and families. It was an honor to have Mrs Zatezalo as my teacher in Mingo High School.A friend and I also was a witness to your wedding vows, what a great privilege.

  25. From the Tree of Life Each Leaf Must Fall; The Green, the Gold, The Great, the Small. Each One, in God’s Own Time, He’ll Call. With PERFECT LOVE, He Calls Us All. Deepest Sympathy in the passing of your beloved Mother.

  26. Dave, I’m so very sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Judy

  27. May you feel the comfort of God’s love during your loss. Our thoughts are prayers are with you and your family.

  28. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sorry to hear the news. I am sure she went to her rest knowing that she left behind a loving, caring family, and was very proud.

  29. Dave & Family, Larry & I are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our love & prayers are with you.

  30. Coach Zatezalo, I’m very sorry to hear of the passing of your wife. My condolences. Dan McGrew Jr.

  31. Dear George and family, My deepest sympathy to you on your loss. George, I always tell people you were my favorite teacher and coach.I feel blessed to have known you. I’ll pray for you all. David (Ross)Smith, class of 1959

  32. Mr. Zatezalo, I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to you and your family on the lose of your wife and their mother. I can only hope you will put your lives in God’s Hands and you do know that he will be with you in your sorrow. God Bless, Sandy “57”

  33. Dear Mr. Z, Susan and family, I’m sorry to learn of the death of your loved one. She will always live in your hearts. I’m sure she was a special person having known Susan through church at Covenant and Mr. Z. as my busdriver and geometry teacher at MHS. God bless you all at this time. You’re in my prayers. Love, Debbie

  34. To David and the entire Zatezalo Family I am so sorry for the loss of your lovely Mother. Having lost my parents recently, I know what it is like to have the feeling of an empty heart. Please take care. Your Weirton Friend Kathy Tucker

  35. Dave, Jo Lynn and family. Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. Our prayers are with you.

  36. Dave and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

  37. I’m so very sorry to hear about Nancy. I have such wonderful childhood memories sitting around the Zatezalo kitchen table. I’m sorry I can’t be there with you but know that you have my deepst sympathy.

  38. Dear Jenny and Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. In memory of Nancy a donation is being made to the local library children’s department. Peace, Jenny’s friends at work Valley Health WIC Staff

  39. Bob,Jenny,Stevan,Katie and Susanna, All of you are in our prayers during this sad time. Love, Frank,Cindy,Anne and Jonathan

  40. To the Morris Family Jenny my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know you were very close to your mother and will miss her terribly. Cry all you want Love Regina

  41. Dear George and Family, I just received word from Christopher about Nancy’s passing and a heaviness weighs on my heart because I thought so highly of her and hate to have her gone. She will be sorely missed by so many; yet the good memories of her will live on. With deepest sympathy, Diane

  42. Steve,Sherry, Emily & the entire Zatezalo family, Our thoughts & prayers are with you at what we know is a very difficult time for you. Love to you all, Blaine & Connie

  43. Susan and Mike On behalf of Youth Services System I want to express my condolences and wish you both peace. John

  44. Dear Family, Gran was so very special to our family (especially me). We never had a worry, because we knew Gran was always there for us. She taught me so many things and kept me in touch with my mothers beliefs and morals. She was a wonderful, patient,and kind person and she will be greatly missed by all of those who ever had the pleasure of getting to know her. Thank you , George,Susie,David,Steve, Jenny,and,Dundee for sharing Gran with us. We will Forever Love her, remember her and miss her. Love Lila

  45. I send my love and deepest sympathy to George and family at the loss of your dear Nancy. I have many wonderful memories of growing up with Nancy and will always cherish those memories of a loving friend. May God’s love bring you some comfort and peace in your loss. JoAn Keadle

  46. Dave and family, Judy and I were sorry to hear about your mother. Please accept our deepest sympathies. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

  47. Dave and Family I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. May the wonderful memories you have of your Mother sustain you during this difficult time.

  48. Dave and family: Our sincerest sympathy in your Mom’s passing. We know she was a wonderful mother, because she raised such a wonderful son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  49. Steve and Sherry & Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am very sorry for your loss.

  50. Dear Mr. Zatezalo, So sorry for loss. I have move back to Mingo and have been meaning to contact you. Please know that you have my deepest sympathy during this time of your bereavement. May God bless.

  51. George and Family, My sincere condolences to you on the passing of Nancy. My mine is filled with many great childhood memories involving Nancy. She was such a caring, good person. I am thankful to have had the opportunity to be blessed by her presence as young child. I hope and pray that my boys experience a similiar blessing by one of GOD’s true angels. George – It was great to sit and chat with you for a few moments yesterday evening. It was great to see the signature bow tie one more time. God Bless you.

  52. Jenny and family, You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May you all have great peace and comfort knowing that Nancy is rejoicing in Heaven. We have all been so blessed by you and your family and are grateful to your mom for her part in molding you to be the great family that you are. Rod, Elaine, Danielle, and Noah

  53. Dear George, Suzie and family, I always enjoyed seeing you and Nancy at Eat ‘N Park. Have many fond memories from my first year as a teacher at Weirton Heights School. Can still see beautiful little third grader, Suzie. You and Nancy were very encouraging to a first year teacher. You helped make that first year a great introduction to a long and rewarding career. I send hugs and my deepest sympathy to all of you.

  54. Steve and family, Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. These are the most difficult of times to loose someone you love dearly. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Sincerely, Tim McCune

  55. Dear Jenny and family, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Hugs, prayers, and peace to you and your family. Vicki

  56. Steve Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. May the love of your family and friends comfort you. My prayers are with you.

  57. Hello dear friends, I wish I could have been with all of you to honor a special lady. Please know that I’m thinking of all of you at this difficult time. Love, Marilynn

  58. Thank you O Lord for Godly mothers. I share in your grief Jenny and family but rejoice with the angels. Cyra, Chase and Kenny will get Goodnight Moon in memory. Love, Diana


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