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Frank A. Curcio

December 12, 2017 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Frank A. Curcio, age 94 of West Mifflin, passed away at home on Thursday, December 7, 2017.  Born January 24, 1923 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Basil and Anna (Cortes) Curcio. 

 
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Richard J. Kurta

December 12, 2017 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Richard J. Kurta, age 59, of Clairton, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017 in H.C.R. Manor Care in Whitehall.  Richard was born in Jacksonville, Florida on December 19, 1957 to the late Richard P. and Mary (Winand) Kurta. 

 
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Carole Ann (Hoak) Wilcox

December 12, 2017 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Carole Ann (Hoak) Wilcox, age 74, of Jefferson Hills passed away, suddenly, on Saturday, December 9, 2017 in her home. Carole Ann  was born  in McKeesport on June 20, 1943  to the late Edward and Gladys (Grice) Hoak.  

 
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Harry C. Opfer Sr.

December 11, 2017 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Harry C. Opfer, Sr., age 90, of Elizabeth Township, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at home. He was a retired custodian with the Elizabeth Forward School District, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a member of the Bethesda United Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth, and he enjoyed woodworking and crafts. 

 
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John J. Honacki

December 11, 2017 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

John J. Honacki, age 88, of Elizabeth Twp passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at home. An Air Force veteran of the Korean War, he was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Twp. A retired steelworker for National Tube in McKeesport, he was a member of the Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees and the PNA 750 of Glassport, and a former member of the American Racing Pigeon Union in Glassport. 

 
 
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Frank A. Curcio

December 08, 2017 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Frank A. Curcio, age 94 of West Mifflin, passed away at home on Thursday, December 7, 2017.  Born January 24, 1923 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Basil and Marie (Cortes) Curcio.

 
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Edward P. Zemprelli, Esq.

December 05, 2017 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Edward P. Zemprelli, Esq., age 92 of Jupiter, FL and formerly of Clairton, passed away at home on Monday, December 4, 2017.  Born May 11, 1925 in Clairton, he was the son of the late John Zemprelli and Maria (Mercurio) Pelegrini Tomaselli Zemprelli.

 
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Joseph M. Slavick

December 05, 2017 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Joseph M. Slavick, age 77, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Monday, December 4, 2017 at home. An Army veteran, he retired as a construction worker for Local Union 1058 in Pittsburgh.  He was a former manager for the Forward Twp. Baseball Association and former football coach for the Elizabeth Forward Athletic Association. He was an avid golfer and a Pittsburgh Steeler, Pirates and Penguins fan.

 
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Ronald D. Sninsky

December 05, 2017 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Ronald D. Sninsky, age 71, of Elizabeth Twp., and formerly of Green County, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2017 at Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth. He retired as a car hop for ELG Metals Inc. in McKeesport. An Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War, he was the owner of the former Ron's Butchering on Weigles Hill Road in Elizabeth Twp. and a member of the Steelworkers Union. 

 
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Edith Mae Dinello

December 04, 2017 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Edith Mae (Haddock) Dinello, age 89, of West Newton, and formerly of Gratztown and Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at TLC Adult Care Center. She was a member of St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church in Elizabeth Twp. Born December 2, 1928 in Gratztown, she was a daughter of the late William and Amanda (Hamilton) Haddock and wife of the late Julio G. Dinello. She is survived by daughter, Deborah  A. (Robert) Bowers of Elizabeth Twp.; son, Michael J. (Mariann) Dinello of Wentzville, MO; grandchildren, Amy (Steve) Datovech of Peters Twp., Matthew (Natalie) Bowers of Elizabeth, Angela (William) Schneider of Gilbert, AZ, Lisa (Luke) Leyh of Washington, D.C., and Brian (Amy) Dinello of Belle Vernon; great-grandchildren, Alexander and Nathaniel Datovech, Braylynn Bowers, Jayson and Liam Schneider, and Gabrealle and Alexa Dinello; brothers, William (Patricia) Haddock of Sutersville and Robert (Lynn) Haddock of Mooresville, NC; daughter-in-law, Carol Gioia of Elizabeth Twp.; sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Yurkovich and Ollie Merletto, both of Elizabeth Twp.; brother-in-law, Jino Dinello of Michigan; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by son, Frank A. Dinello, and sisters, Doris Haddock and Rebecca Arch. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to Stephanie and Rob Short of TLC Adult Care Center and staff for their kind and compassionate care of Edith in her time as a resident and during hospice. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Thursday, December 7, 2017 from 2-4:00 and 6-8:00 PM. A Blessing will take place on Friday, December 8, 2017 at 10 AM in the funeral home with the Rev. Thomas A. Wagner officiating. Burial will follow in West Newton Cemetery.

 


Julia Martha (Druciak) Menozzi

December 04, 2017 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Julia Martha (Druciak) Menozzi, of Glassport and formerly of Elizabeth Township, died at the age of 97 on Saturday, December 2, 2017. Born March 11, 1920, in Fayette City to the late Joseph and Anna (Duda) Druciak, Julia was one of seven children and the wife of the late Fred Menozzi.

 
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Julius F. "Doots" Such

December 02, 2017 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Julius F. "Doots" Such, age 92 of Jefferson Hills and formerly of McKeesport, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017 in Baldwin Health Center.  Born April 23, 1925 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Julius August and Mary (Popp) Such. 

 
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Mervin A. Nurss

November 29, 2017 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Mervin A. Nurss, age 77 of Greenock, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 in Jefferson Hospital, Jefferson Hills.  Born March 12, 1940 in Meadville, he was a son of the late Arthur and Evelyn (Livsey) Nurss. 

 
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Harold "Sonny" R. Schelpman, Jr.

November 28, 2017 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Harold "Sonny" R. Shelpman Jr., age 83, of Sarver, and formerly of Forward Township passed away on Monday, November 27, 2017 at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, H.J. Heinz Campus. A Marine veteran having served in the Korean War, he retired as a crane operator for J & L Steel in Pittsburgh. 

 
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Joanne D. Lesher

November 28, 2017 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Joanne D. Lesher, age 76 of Liberty Borough, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2017 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital.  Born February 24, 1941 in Duquesne, she was a daughter of the late Steve T. Kostelac and Julia (Gamrat) Tomovcsik Kostelac Truan.

 
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