Rose Van Dine

Rose Marie Van Dine, 86, of Weirton, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2022. Born on February 23, 1936, in Weirton, WV, Rose was the daughter of the late Charles and Stella Szymanek-Zias. She was preceded in death by her husband Wayne Van Dine, Sr. and her sister, Anne Burskey.

A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great- grandmother, Rose’s surviving family includes her brother, Charles Zias (Hon) of Weirton; her four children, Diane Eafrati- Buchanon (Michael) of Brigantine, NJ, Gwen Cartier (Roy) of Pittsburgh, PA, Wayne Van Dine, Jr. (Donna) of Gambrills, MD, and David Van Dine (Margie) of Cleveland, NY; five grandchildren, Landon Eafrati (Kelly), Jenn and Emily Cartier, Tory and Devin Van Dine; one great- grandson, Triston Eafrati; and three nephews.

In her youth, Rose worked as a baker and a telephone operator, but her true calling was found in raising her family. Rose’s family fondly describes her as a feisty and tenacious woman with a quick wit. Known for her cleverness and candor, she could always add humor to any conversation. Rose’s small stature could not contain her strong will and larger-than-life personality that was uniquely all her own. Rose was an accomplished, prize-winning quilter and a creative craftswoman. In the form of gifts and everyday creations for her loved ones, she always displayed her savviness and ingenuity for any craft medium she set her mind to. Rose had a generous heart and also shared her talents for baking and cooking by volunteering her time at the Sacred Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church.

The family would like to thank the staff of the Golden Oaks Nursing Home in Follansbee, WV for the kind and compassionate care provided to Rose in her final months.

Visitation for Rose will be held at the Sacred Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church in Weirton on Saturday, October 8, 2022, from 9am until the 10am Mass of Christian Burial.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Community Bread Basket, 3501 West Street, Weirton, WV 26062.

Arrangements are under the care of the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV.

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