stanley duke
Stanley �Stush� Duke, 74, of Weirton, passed away, Friday, December 21, 2007, at his home. He was born December 28, 1932, in Weirton, the son of the late John Duke and Josephine Duke Ferbezer. Stanley worked as a crane operator in the Strip Steel Mill at Weirton Steel until his retirement. His enjoyment was spending time with his wife Ruth Ann. They fell in love after they met each other at a roller skating rink in downtown Weirton. Stush served his country in the US Navy during the Korean War. He was a member of the St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, Weirton, the WSX 25 Year Club, American Legion Post 10, Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge 688, and the Veteran of Foreign Wars, Post 2716. Stush�s survivors include his loving wife of 55 years, Ruth Ann Coen Duke, his son, Michael and Lori Duke of Weirton, his two daughters; Debbie and Jeff Dunham of Weirton, Lynne and Joe D. Thomas of Follansbee; a brother Joe Duke of Toms River, NJ; a sister Bernice and Kenny Kerr of Weirton; Seven grandchildren: Joshua Dunham, Samantha Dunham, Katelyn Thomas, Chelsea Thomas, Patrick Duke, Megan Duke, and Ryan Duke; a sister-in-law: Pat McMullin of Columbus and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Sunday, from 1-3PM and 5-8PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. Funeral Liturgy with mass will be celebrated10 AM Monday, at the St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church. Reverend Father Dean Borgmeyer will officiate. Military Honors will be conducted by the American Legion and Weirton Honor Guard. Interment will be private. Memorial Contributions may be made to the St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, 229 California Avenue, Weirton, WV 26062. Share tributes with his family at www.grecohertnick.com Funeral Home: Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV US 26062

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  1. Toots, Debbie, Lynn, and Michael: Please accept our deepest sympathy over the death of Stush. Never was there a kinder gentleman. May the Lord give peace and comfort to you and your families. Dan, Patti & Family

  2. DEBBIE AND JEFF, SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS TO YOUR FATHER. ITS BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE WSX BUT WANTED TO EXPRESS MY SYMPATHY. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ESPECIALLY AT THIS TIME OF THE YEAR. SINCERELY, JERRY HAMILL

  3. Debbie, Jeff and family, We are very saddened to hear about the loss of your father. Please know that our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family at this very difficult time. With heartfelt sympathy, Bob and Terri

  4. Dear Lori & Family… Just a note to let you know I am sending love and prayers for comfort to you at this difficult time.

  5. The Duke Family We are saddened to hear of your loss. He was a wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all of you at this time. Pam and Roger Okey

  6. Toots Very sorry to read about Stush. My deepest sympathy for your loss. You two had a great love affair. Jack

  7. Debbie, I’m so sorry about your Dad’s passing. What I remember the most is the beautiful way he always treated your Mom. God bless you and your family during this time. Noel

  8. Toots, Debbie, Michael, Lynne and families. I am sorry to hear of Stush’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I shall say a prayer for all at 8:00 p.m. mass at my church Blessed Sacrament in Wintersville on Dec 24th. May God help you find peace and comfort at this difficult time. In the Faith and Love of our Lord Jesus Christ, Margaret Fabianich 104 Beverly lane Wintersville, Oh 43953

  9. To the family of Stanley Duke. On behalf of the Bereavement Ministry of Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, your parish family extends their deepest sympathy to each of you. Stanley, in loving memory, will be enrolled in the church’s memorial fund. Many Blessings-Bereavement Ministry Saint Joseph the Worker Christian Mothers

  10. DEAR TOOTS AND FAMILY, WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR OF STUSH’S PASSING. MAY GOD GUIDE YOU THROUGH THIS AND YOUR MEMORIES BE A CRUTCH FOR YOU TO LEAN ON. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT NOW HE IS AN ANGEL WATCHING OVER ALL OF US. CINDI

  11. Debbie, My thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. May God bless you with His peace and strengthen you with His grace. Just remember it’s never “good-bye” but rather “see ya latter.”

  12. Dear Lynn, I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My prayers are with your family. Elaine Shughart

  13. tootsie,so sorry for your great loss, especially at this time of year. Mom wanted to come to the funeral home, but I had to work-you know retail. God Bless! Love, April

  14. Dear Toots and family: Words are so inadequate. Stush was a very special man; a loving father, a devoted husband and just an all around nice person. I think of him sitting at the kitchen table with his cup of coffee looking out the kitchen window at his birds…and then I picture him with Debbie or Lynn sitting on his knee..I recall him teasing Michael. I remember him cooking….he taught me how to grease the cake pans with saran wrapped fingers. A special memory was Toots describing how she and Stush and her sister cared for Toot’s mother when she was so ill. Toots’s eyes would fill with tears when she spoke of the tenderness, respect and love Stush showed her mother… wonderful memories. Your family was and is a “Norman Rockwell” animated picture. I fondly remember you as wonderful friends and neighbors. Please accept my condolences. Love to you all. Annetta and Family

  15. Mike,Please accept my sympathy on the passing of your Dad,I knew him to be a very considerate and proud family man. He was man of many talents and helpful to everyone that he knew.


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