Esten Jezerski

ESTEN JEZERSKI, 91, of Weirton, WV, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Born on July 1, 1933, in Wheeling, WV, she was one of three daughters born to Robert E. and Edith Thompson Rinehart. Esten was a 1951 graduate of Weir High School and went on to complete her nursing education at the Ohio Valley School of Nursing. She began her career at Weirton General Hospital, where she worked as a nursing supervisor with dedication and compassion until the birth of her children. Later, when her children entered high school, she returned to her profession. She was married to her high school sweetheart, the late John W. Jezerski, Jr., a proud Korean War Army Veteran, with whom she shared a loving and enduring marriage until his passing on March 2, 2021. A woman of deep faith and a generous spirit, Esten and her sister Kitty also spent many years delivering meals on wheels, exemplifying their shared commitment to community service. Esten was a longtime member of Cove Presbyterian Church, where she served faithfully for over 50 years. She was active in many ministries, including the funeral dinner committee and teaching Sunday school, and was a member of the Myrtle McHendry Sunday School class. Her husband John also served as an Elder in the church. In her later years, Esten became a member of Weirton Heights Memorial Baptist Church. Esten was preceded in death by her husband, John; her sisters, Kathryn “Kitty” Heilman and Roberta “Bobbie” Taylor. She will be remembered with love by her two daughters, Alison (Dave) Peleskey and Jennifer (Dr. Steven) Orebaugh; her adoring grandchildren, Matthew Jezerski (Denise), John Schlotter, Jessica (Miguel) Zapata, Megan Swain, and Olivia Orebaugh; great-grandchildren, Brianna Swain (Joseph Fletcher), Hannah Swain, Elizabeth Zapata, Alexander Zapata, Mia Jezerski, Jeweliann Mozingo, Zane Mozingo, and Walter “Wally” Jezerski; and one great-great-grandson, Levi Fletcher. Esten is also survived by her sister-in-law Noreen Jezerski, sister-in-law Marilyn (Paul) Knetzer, brother-in-law Donnie Taylor, and many beloved nieces and nephews. Visitation was held until the time of her funeral services at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, Weirton, with Rev. Bill Stout presiding. She was laid to rest next to her husband at Island Creek Cemetery in Toronto, Ohio. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Weirton Geriatric Center for the exceptional care Esten received throughout her stay, and to the team at Valley Hospice for their compassionate support. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Esten’s memory may be made to the Friendship Room, 419 Logan St, Steubenville, OH 43952. Share tributes at www.grecohertnick.com.