Frank DeCaria

Frank "Keener" DeCaria, 69, of Weirton, WV passed away Monday December 29, 2014. Born on January 22, 1945, in Steubenville, OH, Frank was a son of the late Bruno and Maria Concetta "Connie" Maruccio DeCaria. Keener received his master's degree in education from the Duquesne University, in Pittsburgh, Pa. An outstanding teacher, Keener was employed by the Pittsburgh Public School System, prior to joining his family as a co- owner and operator of the International Market in Downtown Weirton. In his retirement years, Keener worked with the West Virginia State Boxing Commission, where he was a judge, and Boxing Commissioner. Keener also coached the Weirton Madonna High School Golf Team, where he and his assistant, Jim Pauchnik, led his team to the OVAC Championship and to the WV State title match. In his free time, Keener enjoyed playing with his granddaughters, playing cards, and going to Atlantic City with his family and friends. He also loved caring for his dog and feeding all the wildlife in his backyard, He was a member of the Knights of Columbus 3734 and the Past President of the Saint Joseph Holy Name. Keener is survived by his wife, Deborah Schrockman DeCaria of Weirton, WV; a daughter, Conchetta and Christopher Bell; two granddaughters, Carmen and Chloe Bell all of Washington, PA; two brothers, Anthony and Alice DeCaria ; Vince and Marsha DeCaria all of Weirton, WV; and several nieces , nephews and cousins. Visitation will be Friday 2-4 & 6-8PM at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 AM Saturday at Sacred Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, 200 Preston Avenue, Weirton, WV. Rev. Fr Anthony Thurston will preside. Interment will follow at Saint Paul's Cemetery, Weirton. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Hancock County Animal Shelter or to Sacred Heart of Mary Church. Share tributes and memories at www.grecohertnick.com 304 748 3219