Herbert H. “Herk” Christian, 78, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Trinity West. He was born February 10, 1940 in Steubenville, OH. Herk was a member of Wintersville United Methodist Church, Unionport Masonic Lodge #333, Order of the Eastern Star Unionport Chapter #360, American Legion Stevens-Christian Memorial Post 557 and Weirton Steel 25 Year Club. He retired as a pipefitter from Weirton Steel and the US Army after active and reserve duty. Preceding Herk in death were his wife Patricia Marie “Pat” Christian; son William “Bud” Johnston; granddaughter Meghan Christian; father Herbert F. Christian; mother Katherine M. Hoffman Cottrell and step father Jennings Cottrell. Surviving are four sons Scott (Melody) Christian of Hopedale, OH, Herb (Kelli) Christian of Winterville, OH, Joseph (Brenda) Johnston of Follansbee, WV and Gary Johnston of Steubenville, OH; two daughters Leslee (Bob) Jolly of Shady Springs, WV and Glenda Jo Fordyce of Steubenville, OH; daughter-in-law Judy Johnston of Follansbee, WV; brother Dr. James W. (Loretta) Cottrell of Steubenville, OH; brother-in-law Frank (Irene) Reitter of Wellsburg, WV; sister-in-law Gervious Isinghood of Florida; ten grandchildren; many great grandchildren; many great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Dunlope – Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Sunday 1 – 3 & 5 – 7:30 p.m. and on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Clint Quillen officiating. Burial at St. John Cemetery, Colliers, WV. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be directed to Inspiring Dyslexia Center, 227 North Fourth Street, Steubenville, OH 43952. Masonic Service Sunday 6:30 p.m.
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09/03/2024
Joy Spring
I'm so sorry for your loss. I work at ExpreeCare and he was my friend. Prayers for his loved ones
09/03/2024
O'CONNOR FAMILY, Marcy, Heather, Debbie, Curtis, Mark, Esther and Robert
Dear family of Herk, your father was a pillar of the community and always there when some one was in need. How happy he must be to see his father and Pat. His mother and step-father were there for the kids and was proud of Herk. We are sincerely appreciative of his ongoing fatherly influence on our dear Scott. He will be missed and we pray God will comfort all of you with peaceful memories.
09/03/2024
Joanie Caleodis
My deepest sympathy for your loss.May his memory be eternal 🙏🏻
09/03/2024
Bernie Kelly
I am sorry to hear about Herb's passing. I have known Herb for many years and always enjoyed his sense of humor. He always cared about his country, friends and family. My condelonces.Bernie Kelly
09/03/2024
Fran Nottingham
My husband (Delmis Nottingham) and Herk signed up for the service on the buddy system. They always laughted about it because after basic training, they never saw one another again until they were back in Wintersville. Now they have been reunited again. Rest in peace!
09/03/2024
Amanda Lunsford
Uncle Herk will always havens special place in my heart he taught me to two step and Polk; I alway knew when his knees were up to it I'd have a a dancing partner at all the family weddings!! Rest In Peace Uncle Herk I love you and I'll miss you love you Mandy
09/03/2024
Betsy Hodgkiss Gaumer
Im so sorry to hear about Herk passing I knew him in highschool He was a very nice boy and from what i see he was a wonderful man It has been a very long time since I saw him and no one will know me I just wanted to give his family my condolences Betsy Hodgkiss Gaumer
09/03/2024
Chas Biewen
What a truly wonderful uncle. but.... I was scared of him for more than a few years. But he was all bark and no bite, but with that booming voice, you sure didn't want no bite. He mellowed as we all do, aged gracefully and was always my relative that Melanie most looked forward to seeing at the family reunions And what a love story. He was beyond devoted to my aunt Pat over many years, as she was to him. I am not sure he ever accepted the fact that the Bruins were better than his beloved Wintersville Warriors. Thank You for being one of all my great uncles growing up, please kiss aunt Pat for all of us, WE LOVE YOU The Biewens
09/03/2024
Bob Vinburg
My condolences to Herks family i have many fond memories from over 30 years of working with Herk at Weirton Steel , "one of a kind"
09/03/2024
Gael Damron
Im so very sorry for your loss Scott
09/03/2024
The Czaruks
Memory Eternal I'm sorry for your loss . Your Father was the a mainstay on Verio Drive, he helped everyone that he could and was the first to hold the Verio Drive Block Party. He was the handy man, and would always plow the gardens, He will be missed.
09/03/2024
Timothy Williams
My condolences to all the family. I have such great memories of Herk from all the family 4th of July family picnics. He was a great man. So sorry for your loss.
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