BETTY BYERS
Betty Ann Byers, 84, of Weirton, passed away on May 8, 2025, at WVU Medicine – Weirton.
Born in Steubenville, Ohio, Betty was the daughter of the late Steve and Anna Thomas Korbel. She graduated from Follansbee High School in 1958 and shortly after, she married her high school sweetheart, Frank, in 1959. Betty soon began a long and dedicated career as a medical secretary for Dr. William B. Mikita, where she worked for 40 years.
Betty was known for her vibrant personality and love for socializing. She enjoyed hosting holiday parties, playing cards with her card clubs, and traveling on bus trips with the “Fun Seekers.” She had a flair for organizing class reunions and cherished vacations, especially to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. A true enthusiast for shopping and cooking, Betty was always ready to gather friends and family around the table with her delicious meals and warm hospitality.
Her greatest joy came from her family, especially when spending time with her grandchildren.
A parishioner of Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church in Weirton, Betty actively participated in parish life. She was a member of the Christian Mothers and the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association and in addition, she taught CCD classes.
During her children’s elementary school years, she served as the president of the Broadview PTA.
In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Byers,
who passed away on March 28, 2013; her brother, Robert Korbel; and her son-in-law, Dillon Reimer.
She will be remembered with love by her son, Michael Byers and his wife Jill, and daughters Nancy McGraw and her husband Eric, and Cathy Byers. Betty was the proud grandmother of Anna and Andrew Byers, who brought immense joy to her life.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the
Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 23, 2025, at
Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, with Fr. Tony Thurston presiding.
Interment will follow at Saint Paul’s Cemetery in Weirton, West Virginia.
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