thomas hagg
Thomas Hagg of Columbiana, Ohio, passed away Friday evening. He is survived by his wife, Joan, and their children: daughter Elizabeth and her husband, Brooke, and their daughters, Audrey and Sarah; son John and his wife, Patricia, and their sons, Thomas and Andrew; son Cletus and his wife, Anmarie, and their son, John; son Michael and his wife, Amber; and daughter Teresa and her husband, Brad, and their sons, Eli, David and Samuel. Tom practiced law for 50 years and served as municipal judge, prosecutor and assistant prosecutor. His many good works and awards include: volunteering at the Bread Basket, service on the Commission on Drunk Driving Prevention, legal advisor to Weirton Lodge 1 FOPA, chairman of the board for the Brooke-Hancock Group Home, member of the Christian Center board of directors, past president of the St. Paul PTA and member of the St. Paul School Board. He belonged to St. Paul Catholic Church and served on the parish council. With the Jaycees, he was a past president and distinguished service award recipient, and worked on the Soap Box Derby, the Miss Weirton Pageant and the Boy of the Month project that awarded jackets to scholars. He held the office of advocate for the Weirton Knights of Columbus and taught a course at West Virginia Northern Community College called “Law for Laymen.” He was a member of the West Virginia Bar Association, the West Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, and the Hancock County Bar Association, serving as treasurer for many years. Tom received his bachelor of arts degree from Saint Vincent College and graduated from the West Virginia University College of Law. He was president of his senior class at Saint Vincent and later named SVC Letterman of Distinction as well as Alumni of Distinction. Friends will be received on Tuesday from 9:00-11:00 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 140 Walnut Street, Weirton, WV. Reverend Fr. Babu Joseph Elamturuthil and Fr. Christopher Cicero will officiate. Entombment will follow at St. Paul Cemetery, Weirton, WV. If you would like to send flowers, please do so to a nursing home or hospital. If you would like to designate a book in his memory, please do so at your local school or public library. If you would like to make a donation in his memory, please consider a pro-life organization.

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  1. Teresa and family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. He is a wonderful, caring, giving man and his legacy will live on through his family.

  2. Lots of memories and good times with Tom when I was in high school. He loved sports – all kinds. He often threw football to me, sitting on the grass, running me ragged, trying to run me into Harlan’s bushes! Or taking me to the Weirton Steel league softball games in the evening to watch Dave Klar and powerhouse hitter, Big Bob Cowden. Or shooting pool at Dave’s dad’s house. Or throwing darts in the basement. Or playing nickel, dime poker Friday nights at Village’s bar…. I was just a kid, but he made me feel like one of the guys. I was his buddy, he was my hero. For that, I am eternally grateful. ♡

  3. Not listed in his many accolades are some things I will miss most about Uncle Tom: That strong handshake. That smile. Those engaging, insightful, honest and sometimes even heated discussions about politics and sports (especially Notre Dame football). And the best all-time pitcher for our ‘epic’ wiffle ball and kickball games. His legacy is something of which anybody who came in contact with him should be proud. I know I am. RIP Uncle Tom.

  4. My condolence to the Hagg family. You know you have lost a gem – a special person. So many memories of Tom as we shared are faith, laughed at ourselves and prayed for those in need. Tom was never in need – he had his wife and family. God bless you, Tom Hagg. You were a giant among men.

  5. I’m sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. When someone we love dies, it’s natural to want to see that person again. God promises us that He will comfort us in our trials if we go to him in prayer. 2 Corinthians 1:3 calls him the God of all comfort. I’d like to share with y’all this link that shows 12 steps on coping with grief that is good for sharing. I have personally found this very comforting and I hope y’all do as well. https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&docid=102018086&srcid=share

  6. Sorry to read of Tom’s passing. He was of great help to my late husband and myself. So were you, Joan. Sincere sympathy to all the family.


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