WEINCH, George Vernon, 64, of Follansbee, WV, formerly of Wheeling, died Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at his home.
He was born September 21, 1947 in Wheeling, son of the late Nick and Alice Cromwell Weinch.
George was retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, Follansbee Plant, was Catholic by faith and was a Navy veteran.
George is survived by his wife, Cheryl Meneely Weinch, 2 sons; Michael Weinch of Washington, DC, JohnMarleneWeinch of Leesburg, VA, 2 sisters; JoyceLarryWest and Mary Gloor both of Wheeling, and 3 grandchildren; Johnny, Jr., Alexis and Riley Weinch.
Friends will be received on Friday, January 6 from 6-8pm at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff St., Wheeling, where services will be held on Saturday at 10:30am.
Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Online condolences may be extended to the family at altmeyer.com
Past Services
Visitation
Friday January 06, 2012
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Service
Saturday January 07, 2012
10:30 am
Cemetery
Saturday January 07, 2012
11:45 am
Cheryl and family so sorry to hear about George. I sure remember all the good times we all had back when we lived down in the Ferry area. George was always so full of life and enjoyed everything. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.Cheryl may God hold you in his arms at this time and protect your heart.
Cheryl, I am so sorry for your loss. I met George through my sister Dianne. My prayers are with you and your family.
Cheryl, John, and Mike,
May god bless you and keep you tightly in his arms during this difficult time. I am so sorry to have learned about Mr. Weinch’s passing.
As you know, we go way back. Mr. Weinch left not only myself but my family with alot of wonderful memories of him. From New Year’s Eve parties, School dances, to Catholic Central football games.
I had the pleasure of seeing him a few months back while eating at Bob Evans. He came over sat with me and my son, and we caught up.
You and your family will always hold a special place in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Cheryl, Mary, Joyce, Mike, & John,
Our love and condolences to you & all the family, all the grandkids. May he rest in peace.
During our June/July 2010 Wheeling visit to see dear Aunt June, we enjoyed catching up with George and laughing about the good old days.
Way back in rough & rowdy East Wheeling as kids, George was my protector against the local bullies. At Cathedral Grade School, “Nobody messed with Weinch’s cousin.”
One dark evening, we were walking home from a Boy Scouts meeting at St. Anthony’s when a local gang started after us. As we ran for our lives, George told me, “You go ahead, Joey, I’ll hold them off”. The gang ended up catching us both, but, as luck would have it, one of the gang members was also a classmate so they let us go.
But the most traumatic childhood memory occurred on one September afternoon long ago. George was staying with us, and my mother was frantically decorating two homemade birthday cakes, one for me 20th and one for George 21st. However, without thinking, mom accidentally put “Happy Birthday Georgie” on both. Not sure I ever recovered.
We’ll miss ya, George.
Cheryl, Mary, Joyce, Mike, & John,
Our love and condolences to you & all the family, all the grandkids. May he rest in peace.
During our June/July 2010 Wheeling visit to see dear Aunt June, we enjoyed catching up with George and laughing about the good old days.
Way back in rough & rowdy East Wheeling as kids, George was my protector against the local bullies. At Cathedral Grade School, “Nobody messed with Weinch’s cousin.”
One dark evening, we were walking home from a Boy Scouts meeting at St. Anthony’s when a local gang started after us. As we ran for our lives, George told me, “You go ahead, Joey, I’ll hold them off”. The gang ended up catching us both, but, as luck would have it, one of the gang members was also a classmate so they let us go.
But the most traumatic childhood memory occurred on one September afternoon long ago. George was staying with us, and my mother was frantically decorating two homemade birthday cakes, one for me 20th and one for George 21st. However, without thinking, mom accidentally put “Happy Birthday Georgie” on both. Not sure I ever recovered.
We’ll miss ya, George.
Cheryl, Mike and John,
It has been years since we were all together but I do remember the trips to Wheeling to see all of you when we were way little. Uncle George will sure be missed!
Cheryl, Mike and John,
We are so sorry to hear about George. We didn’t hear about it until late Friday night. We are here for you if you need anything or need to just to talk.
Mike, Carol and Adam
Cheryl, was so shocked to learn of his passing. You, and your sons, will definitely be in my thoughts and prayers.
Cheryl:
I am very sorry to hear about George’s passing. Since I left WPSC almost 5 years ago, I often think about the good times we shared while working together at the Coke Plant. I also will never forget the night we built the gate at your house on Union Ave and he smashed his thumb with a hammer – I think it was your anniversary – and we spent most of the night at the ER. My condolences on your loss and you and your family will be in my prayers.
Dear Cheryl:
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
God Bless You,
Teri
George’s Family,
Our Condolences thoughts and prayers. Bob & Sue Bouchet
Heartfelt condolences to my friend Joyce and her family.
I am so sorry for your loss Mike. You and your family are in my prayers.
I wanted to say thank you all for the kind words and great memories of my dad. I know we are all going to miss him very much.
MARY KAY, MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY ON THE PASSING OF YOUR BROTHER.
Mike,
My sincerest condolences to yourself, your family, and your friends. Looking at my son who is not that much younger than yourself, it saddens me to think what he would feel if we could not continue to enjoy each other’s company. We recently lost a very close friend so I sympathize and understand part of what you and your family must be going through right now. I wish you all the courage to face your new reality, the strength to allow yourselves to mourn openly, and the wisdom to remember the good times you shared with your father. The first two you’ll need especially in the short term, the last I hope you’ll use for the rest of your life. Take care.
Mike, I am sorry to hear of your father’s passing. In knowing you as a smart and kind man, I know that you must have obtained those qualities from him. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts. And please call me it you need anything, and I will see you in the next couple of days to see how you are doing.
My deepest sympathy,
Dan Nickel
My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family, Mike.
We are so very sorry for your loss. George will certainly be missed. Our condolences to the entire family.