Robert L. Heale
December 7, 1927 ~ March 14, 2007
Robert L. Heale, 79, of Weirton, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at the Valley Hospice Palliative Care Unit in Steubenville, OH. Born December 7, 1927 in Steubenville, OH, he was the son of the late Isaac S. and Lydia M. Heale. Robert was also preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Patricia Porter Heale, and sister Dorothy Jean Rowles.
Robert was employed in the banking industry for 40 years. He attended the College of Steubenville; West Virginia School of Banking; American Institute of Banking and the Mellon Advanced School of Banking. He retired from WesBanco of Weirton where he served as Vice President and Compliance Officer. He was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Steubenville; St. Paul’s Church Choir; Vestryman and a member of the Auditing and Finance committees of the church; American Legion Post 33; BPOE 1801 and was a life member of the VFW. He served his country in the US Navy during World War II.
Robert is survived by his daughters, Cynthia L. McKenna and her husband John of Weirton, WV and Vicki L. Heale of Morgantown, WV; and brother William James Heale of Steubenville, OH.
The family will receive friends on Friday, March 16 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. Funeral services will be conducted 11AM Saturday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Father Walt Szymanski will officiate.
Entombment will be in Ft. Steuben Burial Estates, Steubenville, OH.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 415 Adams Street, Steubenville, OH 43952.
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Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
Dear Cindy, I am so sorry for your loss. We both know how difficult losing a parent can be. I lost my Mom this past July, too. Their pain is finally over and they are with their loving spouses once again. Please know that you are in my prayers and in my heart. Love, Nancy
Cindy, You and John have our sympathy over the death of your father. He was always a gentleman and so polite at all times. We very much enjoyed the time we shared with him during holidays and other special events over the years. Likewise, he was very proud of you and John. Sincerely, Dan, Patti, Devon & Pat
We send our prayer and sympathy and will always remember Bob as a true friend and gentlemen. Don & Greta
Cindy & John We are so sorry to hear about your father. I know that everyone liked him at the Bank Of Weirton and he was well respected. Please know that the Lord is with you through these hard times. Your family will be in our prayers. Randy and Linda
We read of your loss in the local newspaper. We wanted to offer hope and encouragement, which we ourselves have found helpful in the death of close family members. Please be comforted to know that others are praying for you to have the strength to cope with your trial. May you find hope in the promised resurrection, “Your dead ones will live. … They will rise up.” (Isaiah 26:19) Jesus Christ himself said: “Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out.”-John 5:28, 29. Confidence in the resurrection will help to ease your sorrow. As the Bible says, you will “not sorrow just as the rest also do who have no hope.” (1 Thessalonians 4:13) Rather, you will draw close to God in prayer, and the Bible promises “he himself will sustain you.”-Psalm 55:22. Please look up these scriptures in your copy of the Bible. Sincerely, The Davis Family