Barbara Jean Wrkich, 94, of Steubenville, Ohio, peacefully passed away on April 9, 2026, at The Wyngate Senior Living Community in Weirton, WV. Barbara was born on July 4, 1931, in Steubenville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Kenneth Halley & the late Wilma Campbell Johnston. She graduated from Wintersville High School in 1950 and was a founding member of Starkdale Presbyterian Church.
Barbara is preceded in death by her husband, Louis Wrkich, whom she married on August 25, 1950. Their marriage ceremony was the first wedding ceremony celebrated at Starkdale Presbyterian Church. She is also preceded in death by her father, who raised Barbara, Hugh Johnston, and her brother Ronald Johnston.
Barbara is survived by her children Bonnie (Jack) Giusto, Gregory (Penny) Wrkich & Lisa (Kenny) Wells; grandchildren Ryan (Mary Lil) Giusto, Natalie (Todd) Ujcich, Staci Copeland, Alyssa (Brynly) Marsh, Kelly (Chelsea) Wells & Kera (Sam) Taliani, and thirteen great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville, Ohio, on Tuesday from 12 p.m. until the time of services at 2 p.m. with Rev. Dr. G. Carl Moore officiating. Burial at Union Cemetery.
Please consider making a memorial donation in Barbara’s honor to the Starkdale Presbyterian Church, 4600 Sunset Blvd., Steubenville, Ohio 43953.
04/11/2026
Bill Crowe, Summerfield, FL
I extend my sincerest condolences to Mrs. Wrkich's family.
04/10/2026
Vangelle and Bob
Bonnie, Greg, Lisa, and families. Vangelle and I are so sad to here of Barb's passing. What a great Lady she was. You know how she took care of all of Greg's buddies. I think we spent more time with Barb and Lou than we did with our parents. She will be sadly missed by us as much as your own family. God blessed you guys with a wonderful Mom.
04/10/2026
Colleen Holskey
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your family matriarch. May she rest in peace and God grant the family peace and understanding. Jim and Colleen Holskey
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