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Monica Lynn Will, 46, of Moundsville, West Virginia, tragically passed away on October 1, 2026. She was born on August 21, 1980, in Steubenville, Ohio, and was raised in Weirton, West Virginia.
Monica devoted her life to education and to the people she loved. For 21 years, she was a beloved English teacher at John Marshall High School, where she cherished her students and took great pride in making a difference in their lives. Her classroom was not simply a place of learning--it was a place where students were encouraged, supported, and valued. She touched countless lives throughout her career and will be remembered by many as a teacher who truly cared.
A proud graduate of Weir High School, Monica graduated in 1998 as Salutatorian. She continued her education at West Liberty University, where she majored in English Education and graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2002. She later attended Marshall University, earning her master’s degree with a specialization in Shakespearean Literature where she graduated first in her class.
Monica married her husband, Duane David Will Jr., on June 24, 2006. Together, they built a family that meant everything to her and were blessed with two children, Makaela Morgan Will, 16, and Seth Nicholas Will, 14. Monica was a devoted mother and wife, and her family was at the center of her life. She treasured every moment with them and worked tirelessly to create a loving home filled with memories.
Monica also had a deep love for photography. She had a special gift for capturing the moments that mattered, always seeking to preserve memories of the people and experiences she loved. Through her photographs, countless precious moments will continue to live on.
Monica was a devoted Christian. She was raised in the First Church of the Nazarene and later became an active member of Trinity Episcopal Church where she was a worship leader as well as a part of their church vestry. Her faith was an important part of who she was and guided the way she lived her life and cared for others.
She was also an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star and valued the friendships and fellowship she found through her involvement.
Monica was preceded in death by her husband, Duane David Will Jr.; her grandparents, Mustafa "Mickey" Mallas and Janice Evagean Mallas, and John James Queses and Erma Queses; and her mother-in-law, Brenda Will.
She leaves behind her greatest treasures, her children, Makaela Morgan Will and Seth Nicholas Will; her parents, Nicholas Spero Queses and Bonnie Lynn Queses; her sister, Erica Dawn Bennett (Jason); nieces Josafina Charisma Bennett and Alayna Lynn Bennett; nephew Landon Nicholas Bennett; father-in-law Duane David Will Sr.; aunts and uncles Nina and Monty Mallas and Christy and Charlie Hanlon; and many cousins whom she loved dearly.
Monica will be remembered for her intelligence, compassion, dedication, faith, and unwavering love for her family. She leaves behind a legacy not only through her children and family, but also through the countless students whose lives she touched during her 21 years as an educator.
Though her time with us was far too short, the memories Monica so lovingly captured through her photography--and the memories she created in the hearts of those who knew and loved her--will remain forever.
Her life was a gift, her love was a blessing, and her memory will live on in all who were fortunate enough to know her.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. and 5:00-8:00 p.m. through Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home at the Weirton First Church of the Nazarene, located at 475 Colliers Way, Weirton, WV 26062.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 9, 2026, at the Weirton First Church of the Nazarene, with a viewing beginning at 10:00 a.m.
The funeral service will be officiated by Pastor Bennett Briles, Pastor Larry Barkley, and Pastor Shawn Smith.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Weirton First Church of the Nazarene in Monica's memory.
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