Gerald Gene Seik – Hookstown (Hanover Twp.)

Gerald Gene Seik, 85, of Hookstown (Hanover Twp.) died peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by the love of family, Friday evening, October 28, 2022 at the Weirton Medical Center. Born August 14, 1937 in Oakdale. He was a son of the late Howard E. and Freda (Ferrell) Seik. A graduate of the West Allegheny School district where he was on the wrestling team, where he competed in states. An avid outdoorsman, he belonged to the Raccoon twp. Sportsman’s Club. He loved hunting, fishing and spending time on his farm tending to the land and his cows.

Gerald retired after 32 years of service at Weirton Steel, working as an iron worker and rigger. He was the owner and operator of Seik Holdings, LLC. He also enjoyed race cars, motor cross, bowling and belonged to several softball teams and especially enjoyed playing euchre with his family.

Surviving is his beloved wife of 66 years Joan Marie (Esno) Seik, his children Gerald (JJ) Seik Jr. and his fiancée Cheryl Fisher, Sharon and her husband Randy Elias and the late Debra Lee Seik. Brother of the late James and Richard Seik. Grandfather of Josh (Brittany) Bable, Monique (Shawn) Yanek, Aleah Georgilas & fiancé Kyle, Cheyenne (Jenna) Caporosso, Austin Seik, Trenton Seik, and the late Petros Georgilas.

Papu of Kolton, Marley, Ameya, Braelyn, Kendall, Remi and Tommy Lee. Also, a step-granddaughter Savanna. Also loved by many nieces, nephews and a daughter-in-law Tracy Seik.

Family and friends are welcome to call at the MCCONNELL FUNERAL HOME, 447 Pine St. Hookstown, PA. 15050 on Wednesday from 3 pm until 7 pm. Where his service will be held Thursday at 11 am. He will be laid to rest in the Mill Creek Hill Cemetery; Georgetown.