Barbara Ann Tomczyk

August 9, 1942 - October 23, 2015

08/09/1942 - 10/23/2015

Past Services

Visitation
Tuesday October 27, 2015
2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Elm Grove Chapel
154 Kruger Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
304-242-0330 | Directions
Cemetery
Wednesday October 28, 2015
Mt. Calvary Cemetery-Wheeling
1685 National Road
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-0460 | Directions
Service
Wednesday October 28, 2015
10:30 am
St. Alphonsus Catholic Church
2111 Market Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
304 232-4353 | Directions

Barbara Ann (Ciripompa) Tomczyk, 73, of Wheeling, W.Va., passed away Friday, October 23, 2015, in Liza’s Place, Wheeling, surrounded by her five generations of family.

She was born August 9, 1942 in Wheeling, a daughter of Cecelia ((Podeszwa) Ciripompa and the late Herman Ciripompa. She was a 1960 graduate of St. Joseph Academy and was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Wheeling.

Barbara received her nurses training at the former Wheeling Hospital in North Wheeling. She began her career as an O.R. nurse at Wheeling Hospital, and joined Mountain State Blue Cross / Blue Shield in 1975. She was the Director of Claims Administration and responsible for managing the company’s Wheeling office, which included claims processing and a customer service center. She was promoted to Vice President of Wheeling Operations, and after 28 years of service, retired in October of 2003.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by loving husband of 51 years, Joseph “Tom” Tomczyk; three daughters, Michelle Lynn Tomczyk Cottrell of Wheeling, Stephanie Ann Tomczyk (George) DeRaymond of Manassas, Va. and Christine Lynn Tomczyk of Wheeling; two sisters, Marie Antoinette (Ted) Chute and Kathleen Ann (Jeffrey) Young, both of Wheeling; six grandchildren, Tiffany Cottrell (Josh Prayear), Cory and Bradley Cottrell, Alyssa and Justin DeRaymond, and Caitlin Tomczyk; two great-granddaughters, Maddison and Sabrina; and several nieces, nephews and cousins; and two Aunts Virginia Bucon (Godmother) and Mary Ciripompa.

Friends will be received from 2-8 pm, Tuesday, at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, Elm Grove Chapel, 154 Kruger Street, Wheeling, where a vigil service will be held at 6 pm.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am, Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, with the Rev. Douglas Ondeck as celebrant. Interment will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling.

The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, 2111 Market Street, Wheeling, the Lazarus House, 95 East 11th Street, Wheeling, or Liza’s Place, 10686 State Route 150, Rayland, OH 43943. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.altmeyer.com

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Tony Terretti
8 years ago

Tom so sorry for your loss

Pateicia [Kulpa] Ruckh
8 years ago

Tom and family,
So very sorry for your loss. I didn’t know it in time to come to visitation. I know your will miss her very much. Patricia Ruckh [Kulpa]

Sheri Bentz Fitzpatrick
8 years ago

Mr. Tomczyk, Michelle, Stephanie and Christy: I am so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of spending time with your family at your home in Warwood and on vacation at Myrtle Beach. Your mom was kind, loving and always had a smile on her face. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. Sheri

Lisa DiProsperis Brooks
8 years ago

Dear Mr. Tomczyk, Michelle, Stephanie and Christy,
I want to express my deepest sympathy. I am so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Mrs. Tomczyk at your house in Warwood and swimming in the pool when we were kids. She always had a smile on her face and an infectious laugh. I know how much you all will miss her. May she rest in peace. Lisa

Geri Saari
8 years ago

So sorry for your loss. I will keep your entire family in my prayers. My deepest sympathy. Geraldine (Snyder) Saari

Nancy Yocke
8 years ago

Tom and family, So sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nancy & Charles Yocke

JoAnn Morrison
8 years ago

Tom and family, I was so sorry to hear about Barb’s passing. I enjoyed working with her for many years. She was a wonderful person and taken from you much too soon. I will be praying for your family as you face the days ahead.

Ronald and Sandra dierkes
8 years ago

Sorry to hear of your loss…you and the family will be in our thoughts and prayers…

Willene Ingram
8 years ago

Tom and family, you have my deepest sympathy. Barb was a dear friend, caring and mentor. Praying as she rest in peace.

Kelly Young
8 years ago

To Michelle and Family:
You are all in my prayers at this difficult time. I have many great memories of your mom, spending many days and nights at your home in Warwood. She was kind, loving and always treated me like I was one of her own. I know she is truly at peace and watching over each and every one of you.
Kelly