OBIT: Wayne Van Dine (formerly of Kittanning)
Van Dine
Wayne Van Dine, 77, of Weirton WV passed away on Friday January 22, 2016, at his home.
Born on March 24, 1938, in Kittanning, PA, Wayne was a son of the late Albert and Helen Remaley Van Dine.
He was also preceded in death by a brother and two sisters.
Wayne retired after an extensive career in Broadcast Journalism which spanned nearly fifty years. Stations included WACB, WEIR, WSTV, WIIC/WPXI, before retiring from KDKA TV 2 in Pittsburgh, PA.
He was named an Honorary Policeman with the Pennsylvania State Police and the Allegheny County Police.
Wayne was a member of Sacred Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, Weirton.
All who knew Wayne, knew that music and golf were two of his favorite passions in life. Jamming with his great friend Slim Bryant or just picking up his guitar for family and friends, Wayne will always be remembered as a gifted musician. He also was a very gifted golfer, where his skills and talents earned him the title of Club Champion at Williams Country Club in Weirton, WV and the Kittanning Country Club, located in his hometown.
Wayne is survived by the love of his life, Rose Marie Zias Van Dine; his two daughters, Diane Eafrati - Buchanan (Michael) of Brigantine, NJ and Gwendolyn Cartier (Roy) of Pittsburgh, PA; his sons, Wayne Van Dine, Jr. (Donna) of Severn, MD, and David Van Dine (Margie) of Springfield, MO; a brother, Gilbert Van Dine of Chicago, IL; and five grandchildren.
Visitation will be 5-8 PM Friday at Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV Additional visitation will be 9AM until the time of his Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Saturday at Sacred Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church Weirton, WV. In accordance with Wayne’s wishes his body was cremated.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, www.pittsburghfoodbank.org or to Weirton Community Bread Basket, www.communitybreadbasketinc.org.
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