M. Kathleen "Kay" Jonczak, 97, of Weirton, WV, passed Thursday, July 9, 2026 at WVU Weirton Medical Center.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, E. Franklin Davis (1975) and John K. "Nunny" Jonczak, Sr. (2021); her parents Encil and Ocie Haught Straight; daughters, Geraldine K. Snyder and Paula C. Heaton; her brother, half-sisters, stepson, and great grandson.
Born February 20, 1929 in St. Marys, WV, she moved from New Martinsville to Weirton in 1945 and completed her education at Weir High School. She was co-owner of Honda Motors of Weirton for 20 years.
Kathleen was Past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter No. 147. A member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church and an active member of St. Joseph the Worker Christian Mothers. She is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolutionary War.
She will be remembered by her grandchildren, Heidi Gunnish and Brian P. Walker (Nichole); great grandson, Josh Walker; stepdaughter, Judy Murphy (John); stepsons, John K. Jonczak, Jr. (Kris) and G. Jeff Jonczak (Roni); 5 step grandchildren; 5 great step grandchildren; and several cousins.
Visitation will be Friday, July 17 from 2 to 5 p.m., at Steel & Wolfe Funeral Home, 380 Penco Road, Weirton. On Saturday, July 18 at 9:30am the Rosary Service will be rendered at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, 229 California Avenue, Weirton, by St. Joseph Christian Mothers. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00am, with Rev. Father Tony Thurston officiating. Interment will follow at Culloden Cemetery, Hurricane, WV.
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