Stanley (Stush) Duke
December 28, 1932 ~ December 21, 2007
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
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
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
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
Dear Lori & Family… Just a note to let you know I am sending love and prayers for comfort to you at this difficult time.
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
Toots Very sorry to read about Stush. My deepest sympathy for your loss. You two had a great love affair. Jack
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
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
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
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
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.”
Ruth Ann you have my deepest condolences. Remember all the good years that you had together
Dear Lynn, I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My prayers are with your family. Elaine Shughart
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
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
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.