March 13, 2016 | 
       
    By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
    John F. Klingensmith, Jr., age 83 of Greenock, passed away at home on Sunday, March 13, 2016.  Born July 16, 1932 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late John F. Klingensmith, Sr., and Elsie "Daisy" (Thomas) Klingensmith.  The owner of Klingensmith Insurance Company (founded in 1965) and the John Klingensmith Real Estate Agency, both of Versailles, John was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in White Oak and a US Army Veteran of the Korean War.
     
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    March 09, 2016 | 
       
    By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
    
| Dorothy Millicent (Fike) Ferrence, 88 of Clairton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 8, 2016.  She was born on June 4, 1927 in Friendsville, MD to the late Clyde and Mary (Bowser) Fike.  Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband John S. Ferrence, a sister Luanna Tostin, and a brother Robert G. Fike.  As the head of the family, she was appreciative of all the blessings in her life and was especially proud of her children and their offspring.  | 
     
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    March 07, 2016 | 
       
    By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
    William Clair Faust, Sr., age 69, of McKeesport, passed away at home on March 2, 2016.  Born January 1, 1947 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Clare (Benjamin) Faust. 
     
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    March 03, 2016 | 
       
    By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
    Jacqueline M. Lettieri, age 68, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2016.  Daughter of the late Dexter and Rose Armstrong, she was born in McKeesport on May 18, 1947.  She was a caring and loving wife, mother and grammy.
     
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    March 02, 2016 | 
       
    By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
    Adolph Garcia, 91, of White Oak, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 in Jefferson Hospital. He was a retired steelworker with U.S. Steel, Homestead and an Army veteran of World War II and bronze star recipient.
     
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    March 02, 2016 | 
       
    By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
    Andrew Grese, 89, of Elizabeth, formerly of Clairton, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 in Jefferson Hospital. He was retired, after 42 years of service, as a steelworker for U.S. Steel, Clairton Works, beginning there in 1944.
     
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    March 01, 2016 | 
       
    By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
    Catherine M. Hadad, age 73 of McKeesport, passed away on Monday, February 29, 2016 in Forbes Hospital in Monroeville.  Born October 21, 1942 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Dominic and Teresa (Mangeno) Surace.  
     
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    March 01, 2016 | 
       
    By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
    John Gallo, 85, of Palmyra, formerly of Clairton, passed away on Monday, February 29, 2016 in Bob Fryer & Family Inpatient Center in Mount Joy. He was retired as a houseparent from Milton Hershey School, a member of Holy Spirit Church in Palmyra and an Army veteran.
     
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    February 26, 2016 | 
       
    By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
    Diane E. "Doe Doe" (Runion) McKivitz, age 65 of Clairton, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016 in Jefferson Hospital.  Born July 3, 1950 in Waynesburg, she was the daughter of the late George B. and Elaine Beatrice (Hughes) Runion. 
     
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    February 26, 2016 | 
       
    By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
    
| Alice (Metzler) Phillips, age 74 of Little River, SC  and formerly of White Oak, passed away suddenly and peacefully at home on Thursday, February 25, 2016 with her loving husband Ed Phillips by her side.  Born May 4, 1941 in West Mifflin, she was a daughter of the late Alice Mae (Hallas) and Charles Metzler and enjoyed riding and traveling with her husband on their Harley's.  | 
     
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    February 23, 2016 | 
       
    By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
    Nomikos "Mickey" D. Patellis, 85, formerly of Blaine Hill, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2016 in Jefferson Hospital. Retired, after 46 years of service, as a chemical lab technician for U.S. Steel, Clairton Works, he was a member of St. Anthony Greek Orthodox Church in Clairton, a 50 year member of Stephen Bayard Lodge #526 in Elizabeth and Air Force veteran of the Korean War.
     
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    February 21, 2016 | 
       
    By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
    Gerda (Schwarz) Kvasnak, 81, of Elizabeth, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2016 in Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth. She was a former saleswoman at Elizabeth Milling, a member of Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church in Clairton and the S.N.P.J. Club in Herminie.
     
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    February 19, 2016 | 
       
    By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
    Helen J. Medved, age 89 of Clairton, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2016 in John J. Kane Regional Center in McKeesport.  Born July 18, 1926 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth (Carr) Chaputa.
     
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    February 18, 2016 | 
       
    By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
    Frank C. Chovan, age 97, of Lincoln Boro, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2016 in Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth. He was a retired steelworker with U.S. Steel, Clairton Works and member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Township and East Monongahela Sportsmen's Club.
     
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    February 18, 2016 | 
       
    By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
    
| Walter C. Slonaker, Jr., age 88, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 in HCR ManorCare, Whitehall. He was a retired milkman for Schneider's Dairy in Brentwood, member of Olivet United Presbyterian Church of West Elizabeth and Navy veteran of World War II.  | 
     
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