O’Connell, Sr. Michael W., 78, of Wheeling, died Wednesday January 18, 2017 in Wheeling Hospital.
He was born December 30, 1938 in Wheeling, WV., the son of the late Edward and Virginia O’Connell.
Michael was retired from the WV Dept of Highways, a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Wheeling and a member of the Cave Club, Wheeling.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife Loyola Weithe O’Connell in 2011, three brothers Jake, Thomas and Kenneth O’Connell and a sister Ellen Heller.
Surviving are a son, Michael O”Connell ( Billie Jo ) of Wheeling, two step sons, Leo Piko III ( Laurence ) of Lancaster, Ohio, Mark Piko ( Michele ) of Columbus, four step daughters, Renee’ Morchese ( Paul ) of Warwood, Lisa Wahl ( Robert ) of Columbus Ohio , Trina Pissos ( George ) of Wheeling and Christa Wensel ( Jason ) of Wheeling, a brother George O’Connell of Martins Ferry, Ohio, a sister Virginia Richardson ( Donald ) of Benwood, nineteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Family and friends will be received on Sunday January 22, 2017 from noon- 3 and 6-8 pm at Altmeyer Funeral Home 1400 Eoff Street, Wheeling. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday January 23, 2017 at 10:30 am at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Wheeling with Monsignor Eugene S. Ostrowski as celebrant. Interment to follow in Mt Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling.
Memorial contributions may be made to Leukemia Society, Two Gateway Center, Pittsburgh, Pa., 15222 or through www.tmcfunding.com
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyerfuneralhomes.com
Mikchael was always friendly and helpful whenever the cousins got together, I remember many visits at Christmas to Aunt Ginny’s and Uncle Ted’s. I know he will be missed. Deepest sympathy and prayers for all our families. Love, Joe Johnson, Cincinnati, OH.
I am sorry to hear about Mikes passing, he was such a good person.
Sorry to hear of Uncle Mike’s passing. Wish I could be there to pay my respects. He was a quiet guy but always went out of his way to talk to me and ask how I was doing whenever I was in town. Rest In Peace Uncle Mike. Thoughts and prayers to all.
I’m sorry to hear about Mike’s passing. He was a nice guy. ~George
My sincere and deepest condolences to the family and friends of “Mike”. Denny Albaugh
My Uncle Mike was a very caring man. He loved his family. He sat many days in the hospital with his siblings when they were sick. He was a very quiet man with an enormous heart. God needed another angel. May he Rest In Peace.
Sorry for your loss. The best friend that a bereaved family can have, is our Heavenly Father and God, Jehovah, “the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” He invites you all to throw your burdens on him through prayer and he will sustain and comfort you in this time of grief. Psalms 55:22: 2 Corinthians 1:3, 4.
The Staff at Wheeling Park High School convey our condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.