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William Klasnick

June 24, 2017 |

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

William Klasnick, age 51 of Greenock/Elizabeth Twp., passed away at home on Friday, June 23, 2017. Born June 15, 1966 in McKeesport, he is a son of Angela (Gornick) Klasnick Storch of Greenock and the late William Klasnick.

 
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Flora Bell Ferguson

June 23, 2017 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Flora Bell Ferguson, 91, of North Versailles, died Thursday June 22, 2017. She was born April 22, 1926 in Wilmerding and was the daughter of the late Ralph Ellis and Agnes McCarly Livingston. She was the wife of the late William D. Beck and the late Douglas Ferguson. Flora Bell was a member of the Norwin Christian Church. She is survived by daughters, Marcia (Dick) McGowan of Roseville, CA, and Donna (James) Boone of North Huntingdon, son, Michael Beck, Sr., of McKeesport, step-sons, Douglas (Cheryl) Ferguson of Fletcher, NC, and Kirk (Mary) Ferguson of McKinney, TX, step-daughter, Diane (Donald) Frank of Mount Vernon, 18 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

 
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John Edward Karnack, Sr.

June 23, 2017 |

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

John Edward Karnack, Sr., age 96, of Jefferson Hills, passed peacefully on Friday, June 2, 2017. Beloved husband of Bonnie (Barr) Karnack.  Also survived by daughters Maria (late Daniel) Kovack, Michele (Kevin) Mannella, sons Kenneth and Kevin (Jane Mallin) Karnack; grandchildren Daniel Kovack, Sue Schultheis, Johnny, AJ, and Matthew Karnack.

 
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Beverly M. Chomas

June 21, 2017 |

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

Beverly M. Chomas, age 84, of Forward Twp., passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Jefferson Hospital. She was a retired registered nurse at Monongahela Valley Hospital. She was a member of Elizabeth United Methodist Church where she was the coordinator of the Telephone Prayer Chain and the Greeting Card Ministry. She enjoyed socializing and dining with her cousins, high school classmates, and Presbyterian nursing alums. 

 
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Helen M. Maksin

June 20, 2017 |

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

Helen M. Maksin, age 93 of Cranberry Twp. and formerly of Clairton, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2017.  Born March 5, 1924 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Katherine Belich, wife of the late Stephen Maksin, Sr., and mother of the late Joseph Maksin, Cathy Maksin Morris, and Stephen Maksin, Jr.

 
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Marlyn Lee Holton

June 20, 2017 |

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

Marlyn Lee (Holmes) Holton, age 76, of Leesburg, FL and formerly of Buena Vista, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2017 at Tavares Hospice House in Tavares, FL. She was a member of St. Mary's of the Lake in Eustis, FL and a former member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Twp. She enjoyed baking and was a former baker.

 
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Helen L. Perry

June 18, 2017 |

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

Helen L. Perry, age 98 of Jefferson Hills and formerly of Clairton, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017 in Jefferson Hills Manor.  Born February 2, 1919 in Scottdale, she was a daughter of the late Cleveland and Georgeanne (Day) Smith and wife of the late Thomas Perry, who passed away January 25, 1977.  

 
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Helen M. Gobel

June 12, 2017 |

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

Helen M. Gobel, age 88 of Liberty Borough, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2017 at Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth.  Born August 22, 1928 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Sam and Camille (Yanni) Picone.

 
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Daniel A. Beckowitz

June 12, 2017 |

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

Daniel Anthony Beckowitz, age 64 of Clairton, passed away in his home on Friday, June 9, 2017.  Born October 21, 1952 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Thomas Anthony Beckowitz and Jean (Sevcik) Beckowitz.

 
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Gerald Thomas Miller, Jr.

June 09, 2017 |

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

Gerald Thomas Miller, Jr., age 55 of Versailles, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2017 in John J. Kane Regional Center.   He was a son of Dorothy (Dancho) Miller of Versailles and the late Gerald T. Miller, Sr. 

 
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Dolores Esther Satterfield

June 08, 2017 |

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

Dolores Esther (Crosser) Satterfield, age 88, of Versailles, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Jefferson Hospital. She was the most loving mother, grandmother and woman to all who knew her. She was the former owner of a flower shop and an upholstery shop. She was a former crossing guard and Auxiliary Policewoman in Elizabeth. 

 
 
 
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Zona Jean Shaffer

June 07, 2017 |

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

Zona Jean Shaffer, age 78, of Bunola, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at home. She was a member of Bunola Church of the Nazarene where she was a former organist.

 
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John Gregory "Greg" Policastro

June 06, 2017 |

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

John Gregory "Greg" Policastro, age 66 of Clairton, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2017 in HCR ManorCare of Bethel Park.  Born January 27, 1951 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Attilio and Aseneath (Morton) Policastro and brother of the late Thomas "Tucker" Policastro. 

 
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James H. Elms

June 05, 2017 |

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

James H. Elms, age 57 of Clairton and formerly of Lakeland, FL, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017.  Born July 11, 1959 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Herman W. and Loretta (May) Elms.  

 
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Margaret Popko

June 05, 2017 |

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

Margaret Popko, age 99 of Clairton, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2017 in Heritage Manor Senior Living in Brentwood.  Born March 23, 1918 in Toronto, OH, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Katherine (Pavlik) Hudak.

 
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