Gary E. Gajtka

GARY E. GAJTKA, 73, of Weirton, WV passed away on December 15, 2023, at the Weirton Medical Center. Gary was born on July 12, 1950, one of eight children born to Stanley and Annabelle Jefferies Gajtka. He attended Hancock County schools and was an avid gambler, traveling to Mountaineer Park and betting on professional and college sports, watching any of the televised NFL games, and his favorite, playing the sheet. Gary would often be seen walking through the streets of Weirton, saying hello to any who passed his way. He knew numerous people in the downtown area, he will be sadly missed. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, brother Lester Gajtka, and sister Shirley Saterides. Cherishing his memory are his siblings Terry (Kay) Gajtka of North Carolina, Jim (Crystal) Gajtka of Weirton, Darlene Shields of Colliers, Wilma Haspel of Weirton, and Sherry (Matt) Pollock of Wellsburg, and many nieces and nephews. Friends were invited to visit Gary’s family on Monday, December 18, 2023, at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, Weirton, until the time of the funeral service, with Pastor James Rhodes officiating. Cremation took place at Greco Hertnick Funeral Home Crematory. Inurnment was in Three Springs Cemetery. Share condolences online at www.grecohertnick.com.