GERRY DeCESARE
Gerry A. DeCesare, 76, of Follansbee, went home to be with Lord on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at the Carriage Inn. She was born on June 10, 1949 in Steubenville. She is the daughter of the late Jerry Sweeney and Alice Hicks Winzenreid. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Michael Sweeney, two sisters, Ginny Sweeney and Shelia Sweeney, one nephew, George Slanchik, and one great-nephew, Robert Riley.
Gerry was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church of Weirton where she was the secretary for many years and a member of the Vestry.
Surviving are her husband Robert, whom she married on April 28, 1978, one stepbrother, Mark (Marian) Sweeney of San Antonio, TX; and two sisters, Karen (Ray) DeSimone of Wintersville and Bonnie (Ed) White of New Athens. Two sister in laws, Joann (George) Slanchik and Jeanne (Rich) Laeng. Also many nieces, nephews, great-nephews, and, great nieces.
Gerry was an avid Big Red and Cincinnati Bengals fan, and loved her cats.
The family would like to thank the Carriage Inn and Southern Care Hospice for the care they provided.
Calling hours are Sunday 2-4 & 6-8 pm at the Mosti Funeral Home, Sunset Chapel, 4453 Sunset Blvd. Steubenville, where services will be held 11:00 am Monday, Fr. Richard Skaggs will officiate. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to either St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 300 Three Springs Dr. Weirton 26062 or to Big Red Boosters, 420 N. Fourth St. Steubenville, OH 43952.
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