Feb 2, 2021
On the afternoon of January 31, 2021, Markos “Mike” Apesos passed away at the age of 94. He was born in Mckeesport, Pennsylvania to Sideris and Argeta Maris Apesos. He was a loving husband to Ethel Georgiafandis Apesos (1927-2015), and father to two children he now leaves behind; daug- hter Georgene Horton of Follansbee and son, Steve Apesos of Massachusetts.
In addition to his children, he is survived by daughter-in-law Joanne Clary Apesos and son-in- law Jay Horton; grandchildren Marc Apesos, Mary Apesos and her husband Scott Trabucco, and John Horton; and two great grandchildren Dylan and Anastasia Horton. He also leaves behind a brother-in- law John Georgiafandis of Shreveport, LA, sister-in-law Mary Maris of Warren, OH as well as many nieces and nephews.
Feb 2, 2021
On the afternoon of January 31, 2021, Markos “Mike” Apesos passed away at the age of 94. He was born in Mckeesport, Pennsylvania to Sideris and Argeta Maris Apesos. He was a loving husband to Ethel Georgiafandis Apesos (1927-2015), and father to two children he now leaves behind; daug- hter Georgene Horton of Follansbee and son, Steve Apesos of Massachusetts.
In addition to his children, he is survived by daughter-in-law Joanne Clary Apesos and son-in- law Jay Horton; grandchildren Marc Apesos, Mary Apesos and her husband Scott Trabucco, and John Horton; and two great grandchildren Dylan and Anastasia Horton. He also leaves behind a brother-in- law John Georgiafandis of Shreveport, LA, sister-in-law Mary Maris of Warren, OH as well as many nieces and nephews.
Jan 11, 2021
The city of Weirton lost a true public servant with the Dec. 29 death of former mayor Michael Andochick.
Though not originally from the city, Weirton quickly became his home after his family moved to the area when he was 9 years old. As with many of the city’s residents, his family moved here for work. His father was employed by Weirton Steel Corp., and Andochick would later work for the steel manufacturer, too.
Eventually, he would look for other ways to contribute to his community, volunteering with a variety of organizations and then seeking public office, including terms as a councilmember and holding a seat on the Weirton Park Board.
The city of Weirton lost a true public servant last week with the passing of former mayor Michael Andochick. Though not originally from the city, Weirton quic
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WEIRTON The city of Weirton is mourning the loss of a former mayor and public service, following the death of Michael Andochick.
Andochick, who served as mayor between 1971 and 1979, died Tuesday at the age of 90. Prior to his two terms in the city’s highest elected office, he served as a member of Weirton Council, and, through the years, has volunteered with several area boards and organizations.
In a statement issued Thursday morning, Mayor Harold Miller expressed his condolences, and looked back at his own relationship with Andochick.
“We developed a friendship when we both worked at Weirton Steel. Our friendship grew as we shared a common interest and passion in the development and growth of the Hancock County Sheltered Workshop,” Miller said.