William "Bill" Walters
September 17, 1949 ~ February 9, 2025
Born in:
Steubenville, OH
Resided in:
Weirton, WV
William “Bill” Walters, 75, of Weirton, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 17, 1949, in Steubenville, the son of the late Jack and Ruth (Ball) Walters.
After graduating from Steubenville High School in 1968, Bill went on to the University of Steubenville to obtain a bachelor’s degree. After thirty-three years at Weirton Steel Corp., Bill retired. He discovered a new passion after retirement while working as a paraprofessional at Big Red, where he supported Billy Mason’s education and many others. Being a full-time Pap for the past eight years has brought Bill the most happiness in life.
Previously on the board, Bill was an active Big Red Booster and former President of the Weirton Steel 25-Year Club. In addition, he was a member of the Polish Athletic Club and served Pilgrim Lodge 691. All who knew Bill will cherish his dedication to his career, community, but most of all family.
He is survived by his wife Mary (Belli) Walters. His son, two daughters and 6 grandchildren: Bill (Marnie) grandsons: Hunter, Isaac, Logan; Jaclyn (Johnny) grandson: Peter; Jennie (CJ) granddaughters: Giovanna and Noelle Morrocco.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 12, 2025 from 3pm – 8pm at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV 26062. Friends and family are encouraged to wear Red and Black – Roll Red Roll!
Additional visitation will be held Thursday, February 13, 2025 from 10am until time of the 11am Celebration of Life Funeral Service at the First Westminster Presbyterian Church, 235 N 4th Street, Steubenville, OH 43952.
Burial will follow at the Union Cemetery, Steubenville, OH.
Donations in Bill’s memory can be sent to: Steubenville City Schools STARS (Jaclyn Walters- Principal). The STARS program addresses the educational and unique needs of behaviorally and medically fragile students.
Venmo: @SHS420-PTO, PP: @SteubenvillePTO, or checks made to: SCS STARS sent to 420 North 4th St. Steubenville, OH 43952.
The family especially appreciates the care Bill received by Weirton Firefighters, first responders, the emergency room at Weirton Medical Center, Lifeflight Dawn and Drake, and the personnel on the seventh floor of AGH.
Share tributes with his family at www.grecohertnick.com
Services
Public Viewing: February 12, 2025 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-3219
https://www.grecohertnick.com
Public Viewing: February 13, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am
First Westminster Presbyterian Church
235 North 4th Street
Steubenville, OH 43952
Funeral: February 13, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
First Westminster Presbyterian Church
235 North 4th Street
Steubenville, OH 43952
Cemetery: February 13, 2025 12:30 pm
Union Cemetery
Sunset Blvd
Steubenville, OH 43952
283-3384
Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in William "Bill" Walters 's name.
Steubenville City Schools STARS
420 North 4th Street
Steubenville,
OH
43952
Such a wonderful human being. His kindness was truely God Sent! The Big Red community and his family lost a saint! May he rest in peace! Deepest sympathy to his family.
Annette & Steve Seminara
I’ve loved knowing Bill the last 20 years. He always had a smile on his face. I remember him coming to my house to bring food for when I was hosting the Big Red football senior dinner. Him and Jaclyn. He was so happy to help.
What a loss. What a blessing to have known him.
My condolences to all who knew and loved him.
I’m so sorry to hear about your lost I know I seen one time shopping at Walmart and Mary u help me out one time I’m the dollar store by paying for my things I still give to what ever I can I remember u guys all the time Bill is a great man hard worker and cared for his family so much may my prayers go to u guys and and family and friends too bill r.i.p God got a new person and will watch over all of u
Mary, I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray that God grants you and your family comfort and peace🙏🏻
May he RIP. GOD Bless. 🙏
Mary and family. Our hearts are broken for you with the loss of your dear Bill. May your sweet memories of a life together give you comfort and peace. We send our love and deepest sympathy to you.
Mary & family, We are sending our deepest sympathy and prayers for your loss. God bless you and yours. Kenny & Sheila Orlando
Anyone who knew Bill knew he was a wonderful man. He definitely loved his family as much as they loved him. I would see him at the big red games when my grandchildren were in the band. He was always so happy and in his happy place in Steubenville.
My prayers are with his family
May he rest in peace
Mary, Billy, Jaclyn and Jenny,
We are so sorry of your loss of your precious husband and dad. He was an incredible man who was loved by so many. We will forever treasure our memories we have from the family, especially leading Bill Ferrell, Sr. to our savior. May all the beautiful memories y’all have wrap you in comfort as you move through the days ahead.
All our love, Bill and Kathy Ferrell
Mary and your family , so sorry for your loss . Will keep you and your family in our prayers. All our love. Rose (Rocchio) Mike Gullotti.
Mary, embracing you and your family in prayer.
Our sympathies to the Walters family. You all were great neighbors back in the day. Mr Walters was always smiling and so nice.
I think he was happy that our grandsons became Big Red and Harding students.
RIP in peace and blessings to you all.
Barbara and Mark Trushel
Mary and family, so sorry to see that Bill passed. Only for a short while and we shall see him again. Prayers to you and the kids. A brother in CHRIST!
Dear Mary, Billy, Jaclyn, Jennie, Grands and Family: May loving memories ease your loss and bring you comfort. Love and friendship, Cindy Pirraglia
Prayers for you Mary and your family
So so sorry for your loss, Bill was a great man of God, with a lovely lovely family that we were so fortunate to get to know them. God bless you all John and Emal westling.
It is with profound sadness that we send our condolences to the families of such a loved man. Much too soon Butch was called home to be with the Lord but we will take comfort in knowing that Bill Walters will be with us for eternity.
REST IN PEACE, WILLIAM “BUTCH” WALTERS, YOU ARE LOVED AND MISSED.
Our deepest sympathies go out to Mary, The kids and the entire family. Bill was a wonderful man that was loved by so many. May he rest in eternal peace. And may his family have comfort in knowing this. And may God comfort them today, tomorrow and always………..
We knew Bill as the consummate professional who did well at anything he tackled, all will being kind and caring. Prayers for Bill, Mary, and the family.
All our prayers to Mary and all her family
Rest in peace Bill
All our prayers to Mary and all her family
Rest in peace Bill
Mary and family, I’m so deeply saddened to hearing of Bill’s passing. Sending my deepest condolences to your family, May God be with you all.
I’m really very upset over Bill’s passing. Such a wonderful, special man with the most loving and caring family! I love his family so much. His wife Mary Lobe’s is such a true and dedicated friend and his children are so special! They represent the loving and dedicated Mother and Father that they were blessed with! I love you all so very much! God Bless you all and Our Lord has A Great Man headed his way! Chip and Connie Davies.
My deepest sympathies to your family in this time of need!
Bill was in my exercise class at West Virginia Northern for many years, and he had registered again this semester. I’m so sorry to hear the sad news! He was a great guy, a very nice person, and everyone enjoyed seeing him when he came to class. We’ll all miss him! I’m so glad I had a chance to know him !
We are so sad to hear if Bill’s passing. You are all in our thoughts and prsyers.
In sympathy,
Tom and Jenny Anderson
Mary and Family
I was so shocked to hear of Bill’s passing. I would see him all the time at Planet Fitness. Know I am holding you in my prayers during this time.
Love and prayers
Cathy Cich