Mary Jane "Gus" (Kirkpatrick) Harper

Passed 10/18/2011

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Obituary For Mary Jane "Gus" (Kirkpatrick) Harper

Mary Jane “Gus” (Kirkpatrick) Harper, 70, of Steubenville died Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at Trinity West.  She was born in Steubenville, Ohio on March 29, 1941 a daughter of the late Martin and Emma Williams Weiher.  Preceding Mary in death was her husband George S. “Dody” Harper.  Surviving are her brother Chuck (Carol) Weiher of Bloomingdale, OH; two sons Rick (Karen) Kirkpatrick of Steubenville, OH and Kent (Angie) Kirkpatrick of Wintersville, OH; seven grandchildren Cody, Ashley, Keri, Anthony, Daylynn, Erika and Courtney; many step grandchildren and her dog Gigi.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Memorial donations may be directed to American Cancer Society or Charity Hospice.

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  • 09/03/2024

    Miss u so much mom, I will never get over losing you, you weren't just a great mother you were my best friend, I will never stop loving you.Your oldest son Ricky

  • 09/03/2024

    We have lost a very special grandma in our lives, you will always be missed and loved! love, courtney

  • 09/03/2024

    Grandma i love you and I will always remember all the good times we had together Love, Anthony

  • 09/03/2024

    Grandma, I am going to miss you so much. You made the room light up when you were around making everyone laugh. I will never forget our memories that we had from our sleep overs to our garage sale hunting we always had a blast. I love you soo much and that will never change.

  • 09/03/2024

    Mom,you are going to be missed so very much you ment so much too all of us we (LOVE YOU)

  • 09/03/2024

    Grandma Gussie, You are one of a kind. You have the biggest heart. I will miss hearing your laugh when the kids were being mischievous and hearing you set some one straight. I'm honored that you were my kid's grandma. You will be missed. Love, Connie

  • 09/03/2024

    Gus, You were a great lady with a great personality. Thanks for being a great part in our family. Rest in peace.

  • 09/03/2024

    Gussie, When I spent time with you I had a blast you made me laugh the whole time. You have a great personality and I know you will greatly missed by everyone you knew. I wish I would have had more time to get to know you better. Rest in peace.

  • 09/03/2024

    Dear Ricky & Family, We are so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathies. I hope that with time you will find some comfort in your memories of your mom. Sincerely, Bill & Karen Skinner

  • 09/03/2024

    Hey gussy, I haven't been a member of the family for very long but you treated me like a grandson right away and I always appreciated that. It's very evident you will forever be missed and loved not just by me, but by many others. Rest in peace Love, Dan

  • 09/03/2024

    Chuck and family So sorry to hear about Gussie's passing, haven't seen her in a long time, but I remember her fondly. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Carol Sue

  • 09/03/2024

    So sorry to hear, a few days ago, about Gus's passing. When in high school, she had such a tiny waist that she wore many half slips under her skirt to hold it up! She was amazing at sports & a great person, so full of life. I always wished I could play baseball like her. I'm so glad she had a happy loving family & a full life. Hearing of my schoolmates' passing is very hard.

  • 09/03/2024

    Gus,the earth has lost a great lady. I hope and know you are in a better place. I was blessed to know you during the time you spent with Mr Harper. Rest in peace. Tuck

  • 09/03/2024

    I haven't seen Gus for years, but have so many great memories of us playing basketball for Judge Eaton's teams. We were the Dukes. Gus and I were "tomboys", but she was the athlete! My thoughts are with her family.

  • 09/03/2024

    To the family of Gussie, I worked with Gussie at Pic-Way Shoes and I remember going to her house- seemed like everytime I went there she was making potato soup. She always talked about you boys and I remember someone she called Puck. I hadn't seen her in years but ran into her last year and she never changed-the same bubbly personality. May she have eternal life.

  • 09/03/2024

    To Mary Jane's family I have not see Gussie for many years,but remember her from our grade school days at Roosevelt School. I recall how she got the nickname of Gussie: from the Disney movie Cinderella's little mouse Gus-Gus. Hard to believe that nickname would have stayed with her all these years. Always remember the good times you shared with her.

  • 09/03/2024

    Rick, Kent, Chuck & families, Gus was a very special person. The first time I met her, she had locked herself out of the house and came to my house for help to get in. From that time on, we were friends. Even though we lost touch the past couple years, my kids and I loved her like she was family. Take comfort in knowing that she loved all of you deeply. Her family was everything to her and she will continue to watch over you from heaven.

  • 09/03/2024

    Dear Family of Gus- Your Mom/Grandma/Sister will be forever remembered and always with a smile. She was so kind hearted. She was a great friend to my Mom and Dad...Pat and Bob McGinnis. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Catherine Allen

  • 09/03/2024

    MARY JANE, I will miss you and I will always,Love You. Your cousin Sandy

  • 09/03/2024

    Ricky, Kent, Chuck and family. We are so very sad to hear about Gussie. We loved her so much and shared alot of great memories over the years. She had such a BIG heart, was so funny, and she will be truly missed by all of us. I was proud to have my kids Sean and Michelle call her Grandma. God bless you all and please contact me when you can.

  • 09/03/2024

    Hey, it felt like a piece of my heart just came off when I found out my Grandma had died. I loved her alot and I hope the last thing I said to her was somthing nice, but if i would have known that was the last time i would have talked to her, I wish I could've spoken to her a little longer. But now she can listen to me all the time whenever she wants now that shes with the man upstairs. Even though we were not related by blood, it still felt like she was and always has been my Grandma, and I am proud to call her that. So, even though Gussie is gone, our love and memories for her wont be.

  • 09/03/2024

    We lost a very special person to us all. Grandma Gussy was an amazing lady, and always treated all of us grandkids great. She will be loved and missed deeply. Heaven gained an angel and she's looking over us today.

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