ANDOCHICK
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.
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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.
Jan 1, 2021
Michael John Andochick, 90, of Weirton passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Grace Cottage in Weirton, WV. Born November 28, 1930 in McKeesport, PA, the son of the late Michael and Ann Andochick. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, JoAnn Fullen Andochick and grandson Michael Marcus.
Former Mayor Mike Andochick was elected mayor in 1971 and served two terms until 1979. He also served as a councilman and a member of the city’s Board of Parks and Recreation.He served for 32 years on the Hancock County Sheltered Workshop board of directors, 10 of those as president. He was instrumental in the construction of Greenbrier Manor, an eight-bedroom residential complex for adult handicapped individuals capable of independent living. He also assisted in the development of the laundry facility at the Hancock County Sheltered Workshop, which employs the majority of its clients and staff. He was also involved in public relations and support of the levy for th