HOLMES, Mildred E. Witzberger, 89, of Wheeling, W.Va., died Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at Moundview Nursing Home.
She was born August 16, 1925, in Triadelphia, W.Va., a daughter of the late U. Joseph and Cora West Witzberger. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Elm Grove, and a former member of the St. Vincent de Paul Christian Mothers. She was also a member of the Elm Grove Eagles Auxiliary Aerie 1891, the Wheeling Hospital Auxiliary, the Sisters of St. Joseph Auxiliary, and the Ohio Valley Women’s Bowling Association.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Bobby Terek, and her sister, Mary Ann Kohut.
She is survived by two sons, James E. Anne Holmes of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Thomas J. Christine Holmes of Moundsville, W.Va.; one daughter, Sandra L. John Terek of Moundsville, W.Va.; one sister, Martha Colley of Warwood, W.Va.; four grandchildren, Doug Terek, Andrea Holmes Ganter, Cristy Holmes McCloskey, and Kim Holmes Chernicky; eight great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received on Sunday, February 8, 2015 from 4-8 pm at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, Elm Grove Chapel, 154 Kruger Street, Wheeling. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, February 8, 2015 at 11 am at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with Rev. Gary Naegele as celebrant. Entombment will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling.
Memorial donations can be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 137 Mount St. Joseph Road, Wheeling, W.Va. 26003 or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 North Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at altmeyer.com
ALL OUR THOUGHTS AN PRAYERS ARE WITH THE HOLMES FAMLIES, GOD BLESS YOU ALL…MILLIE IS ANOTHER BRIGHT AN SHINING STAR, AN ANGEL IN HEAVEN, WITH ALL OUR LOVED ONES, RESTING IN THE ARMS OF OUR FATHER..THE BURRIS FAMILY
Jimmy and Anne, you and your family have our most sincere condolences in Millie’s passing.
Millie was a great friend to my mother, Pauline. When I was in the eighth grade, I used to walk little Jimmy to school every day. he was in the first grade
I believe the old phone number for the Holme’s residence was Wheeling 4540 M…………..my mom had me call this number many times. Every visit was a great time.
Millie was a very special lady. Every time I was in the company of Millie she would always have a smile on her face and say something that would have you laughing out loud. Millie enjoyed life. I will miss you Millie..
Millie was a wonderful person who enjoyed life. She always had a smile on her face. She was always there for my mom. That we will be forever grateful. May she be bowling in heaven.
Our deepest condolences to the Holmes family. We only met Mom Millie a couple of times with Anne and Jim but each time was always a pleasure. Love and laughter surrounded her..Emily Larry Connor and Kenzie
Prayers being said for Mildred and the family. May she rest in the arms of our Lord and His perpetual light shine upon her.
So sorry for your loss, uncle Jim. She sounds like a lovely woman. All my thoughts and prayers are with your family xo
Tom,
I’m very sorry to hear about your mom. She was a great lady. Your family is in my thoughts and in my prayers.
Mike DeCarlo
We pray for your comfort in this time of loss. May God be with you and your mother with God. Much love, Jennifer & Todd