Albert Edward Vapner, 91, of Benwood, WV, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018 in Lisa’s Place, Wheeling WV.
He was born September 25, 1926 in Benwood, son of the late Peter and Magdaline (Moltar) Vapner.
Albert was a retired employee of Wheeling- Pittsburgh Steel, former member of the Holy Name Society and the Croatian Club and a member of St. John Catholic Church, Benwood.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two sisters, Olga Vapner and Barbara Vapner and his brother and his wife, Thomas J. and Betty Vapner.
Surviving are two nephews, Thomas (Lana) Vapner of Wheeling and Michael (Cheryl) Vapner of Bethlehem and five great nieces and nephews, Michelle, Nathan, and Jessica Vapner all of Wheeling and Mica Partridge and Valerie McCombs.
Friends will be received Monday July 23, 2018 from 10 am until 10;45 am at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Benwood/McMechen Chapel 214 Marshall Street, McMechen, WV. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday July 23, 2018 at 11am at St. John Catholic Church, Benwood with Rev. Arul Anthony serving as Celebrant.
Entombment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling, WV.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyerfuneralhomescom
We were so sorry to hear of my Mon’s, cousin Albert’s death. If we had known, we would have been at his funeral. He was a good person and he is now at peace, no longer suffering. He is in our thoughts and prayers.
To the family and friends of Albert Vapner, my heartfelt condolences for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that God promises to put an end to all the things that have plagued mankind for centuries including pain and death (Revelation 21:3,4). May these promises from God’s word, the Bible give you comfort now and real hope for the future. My deepest sympathy.
My sincere and deepest condolences to the family and friends of Uncle Albert. Denny Albaugh