Stephen Thomas Almason
October 4, 1942 ~ January 16, 2008
Stephen Thomas Almason, 65, of Weirton, passed away January 16, 2008 at his residence. Born October 4, 1942 in Steubenville, Ohio, he was the son of Clara Rybka Almason Battista of Weirton and the late Stephen Almason.
Stephen was a graduate of Weir High School and the St. John X-Ray School. He retired from the Trinity West Radiology Department and was employed by Mittal Steel where he worked as a clerk for the Finish Products Warehouse. He was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus 3734 and Hall's Hunting Club.
In addition to his mother, Stephen is survived by his wife Karen Crumbaker Almason of Weirton; sons Stephen Almason III and his wife Allison of Belair, MD and Shannon Almason of Weirton; brother David Almason and his wife Sally of Charlotte, NC; grandson Joseph Almason; step-sister Toni Applegate of Mars, PA; step-brother, Pete Battista Jr., of Bridgeville, PA; aunt Goldie Baly of Weirton, niece Monica Smith and her husband Michael of Twinsville, OH, cousins and his puppy friend Lucky.
Friends will be received Sunday from 1-3 and 6-8PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. The Knights of Columbus will recite the Rosary, Sunday at 6 PM in the funeral home. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 10AM Monday at St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church. Reverend Father Dean Borgmeyer will officiate. Interment will be in Highland Hills Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 10686 State Route 150, Rayland, OH 43943 or Teramana Cancer Foundation, 380 Summit Avenue, Steubenville, OH 43952.
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I remember Uncle Steve as a hard working man with a unforgettable laugh. You will be missed by your friends and family. God Bless!
Karen,Steve jr. Shannon The lord took away a good man today,who loved his family with all his heart. He will be sadley missed. We had a lot of good times while the kids were growing up. We will keep you in our prayers. Allan & Stephanie
Karen, Steve, and Shannon; I can tell you that I was really lucky to have known your husband /father. His kindness and disposition was something that will carry on in my life and I hope will touch others. May God Bless you in your mourning and give you strength in knowing that Steve was a fine example of a great human being. Sorry I cannot make it for the sevices but know that you all are in my prayers. Love, Allan Burnworth Jr.
Sorry to hear about Steve.. He had a great sense of humor.. That humor came in handy when taking inventory… He will be missed..
Shannon & family, So sorry to hear about your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Keep all your wonderful memories close to your heart as they will comfort you in the next days to months. Mary, Gary, Sara and Matthew Lyons
In this time of sadness, know that where there was weakness now there is only strength. Where there was darkness now there is only light. Where there was sadness, now there is only joy. Remember this: (Matthew 25:23) His Lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over may things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.
I graduated with Shannon. I’m sorry for your loss.
Bubba, I am so sorry to hear about your father. You and your family are in my prayers.
I would like to take this opportunity to express my condolences….Dave and I have been frineds for many years and I wanted to let him know that my thoughts and prayers are with him. Honor him with your strength at this most difficult time.
Steve & Shannon: Sorry to hear about your dad. You are in our thoughts. Kathi & Darrell Eastham and Amber Bouyoucas
To the family of Stephen Almanson. 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. Stephen, in loving memory, will be enrolled in the church’s memorial fund. Many Blessings-Bereavement Ministry Saint Joseph the Worker Christian Mothers
Dear Grandma, Karen, Shannon, Steve, Allison & Joey, The world was a better place because Steve was in it. He had a mild manner and a quick smile. I remember the days when he “tapped” his way into people’s hearts. He will be missed. May God’s peace and comfort surround you all in the days and weeks ahead. Love to all of you. Josie
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dear family, I have known Steve since grade school and must say there was never a kinder, more gentle person. Steve always had that unforgettable smile & even when going through all his treatments & we would meet, he was still smiling & savored every bit of life that God gave him. I was blessed to have known him and in my heart, I know that God has taken him Home where he said “well done, my good & faithful servant.” May God Bless you & give you peace. Paula (Francis) Brown
Mrs. Almason, Steve and Shannon, Mr. Almason was always so nice to the neighboorhood gang when we were hanging around on Booker St. It seems like only yesterday we were all sled riding and having snowball fights. God Bless all of you at this difficult time. The Gareis’ Suzanne (Gareis) Tenaglio Chris Gareis, Amy Gareis, and Lois (Gareis) Kelly
Dear Karen, Steve, Shannon and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Steve was such a nice man and he had a great smile. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Most sincerely, Joe, Lisa, Nicholas, Nathalie and Lauren Boron
Karen, Shannon, Steve, Allison, and Joey, I send my deepest condolences to you in this difficult time. I remember Big Steve when we were all younger and him smiling and laughing at all of us (kids) – we were probably loud and making a mess. I also remember one time when I was in high school and I had a migraine. He was so kind to come to the school and he took me home when my parents couldn’t. I am praying for each of you. Missy John