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Gary Lee Fuller Sr.

July 06, 2018 |

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

Gary Lee Fuller, age 65, of West Elizabeth, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Jefferson Hospital. He was the owner of Fuller Marine Engineering and a member of the Stephen Bayard Masonic Lodge.

 
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Joseph E. Ramsey, Jr.

July 01, 2018 |

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

Joseph E. Ramsey, Jr., age 90 of Clairton, passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018 in Southwestern Nursing Center in West Mifflin.  Born October 12, 1927 in Cambridge, OH, he was a son of the late Joseph and Matilda (Lipincott) Ramsey.  A retired driver for Dick Corporation in Jefferson Hills, Joseph was a member of Pine Run United Methodist Church and a US Army Veteran of both World War II and the Korean War.

 
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James H. Weitzel

June 29, 2018 |

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

James H. Weitzel, age 86, formerly of West Mifflin, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018. He retired as food service director for Central Medical Hospital in Pittsburgh. An Army veteran serving during the Korean War, he was a former member of Holy Angels in Hays and attended St. Thomas a Becket in Jefferson Hills. He was a former chef at the Ankara Dinner Club in Pleasant Hills, and a former member of the Elks No. 11 in Lincoln Place and American Legion Post 0945. 

 
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Lois Berrier Black

June 29, 2018 |

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

Lois Berrier Black, age 89, of Lincoln Place, and formerly of McKeesport, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Manorcare Health Services - Whitehall. She was a member of Bible Baptist Temple in Jefferson Hills. Born November 15, 1928 in Canton, OH, she was a daughter of the late Lester H. and Nora (Vanderhoff) Berrier and wife of the late Richard T. Black. She is survived by children, Janice (Sam) Shamber of Henderson, NV, Katheleen (Paul) Sneed of Finleyville, Thomas (Joanne) Black of Townville, Patricia (Kevin) Grace of Cochranton, and Colleen (Thomas) Fink of Pittsburgh; 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren; also, nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at Manor Care in Whitehall and Heartland Hospice for their loving care in the past year. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Saturday, June 30, 2018 from 12 noon until the time of service at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Pastor Donald Thompson officiating. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Bible Baptist Temple, 1415 Worthington Avenue, Jefferson Hills, PA 15025. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

 


Marjorie J. Poljak

June 27, 2018 |

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

Marjorie J. Poljak, age 88 of Port Vue, passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in UPMC McKeesport.  Born March 14, 1930 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Freda (Blaha) Richel.  

 
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Peppino J. Migliori

June 26, 2018 |

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

Peppino "Peno" J. Migliori, age 85, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Monday, June 25, 2018 at Grandview Estates of Elizabeth. He retired after 40 years as a steelworker for U.S. Steel Irvin Works in West Mifflin. He was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth and an Army veteran serving during the Korean War. He was born and raised in Donora and his final residence was Elizabeth. He had a passion for gardening and decorating his house all year long, especially at Christmas where he raised money for Children's Hospital.

 
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David R. Haugh III

June 22, 2018 |

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

David R. Haugh III, age 49, of Elizabeth, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at home. He was a truck driver for Hydrotech in Elizabeth.

 
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Eleanor Pater Jenkins

June 21, 2018 |

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

Eleanore Pater Jenkins, age 97 and formerly of McKeesport and Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018 in Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Ctr. in Carlisle.  Born November 3, 1920 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Anna (Campbell) Pater. 

 
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Vince S. Dimsa

June 19, 2018 |

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

Vince S. Dimsa, age 67 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018.  Born March 9, 1951 in West Mifflin, he is a son of Anna Marie (DiPaolo) Dimsa of West Mifflin and the late Vince Dimsa.  A member of St. Michael's Parish in Elizabeth Twp., Vince was a graduate of West Virginia University, earning his Bachelors of Science in Engineering.

 
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Tillie Navaroli

June 19, 2018 |

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

Tillie Navaroli, age 98 of White Oak, passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018 in Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth.  Born June 16, 1920 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Victoria (Mikorski) Boyko.  A member of St. Patrick's Church in McKeesport and its Christian Mothers Association, Tillie joins her husband, the late Henry D. Navaroli, Sr., who passed away April 14, 1976, and her daughter, the late Laura Jean Navaroli, who passed away March 3, 2017, as well as seven of her siblings.  

 
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Josephine C. Annoreno

June 13, 2018 |

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

Josephine C. Annoreno, age 95 of North Huntingdon, passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 in High Banks Care Center in Worthington, OH.  Born June 6, 1923 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Felix and Stella (Sabela) Giganti.  A member of St. Patrick's Church in Christy Park (the former St. Perpetua,) Josephine joins her husband, the late Tony A. Annoreno, who passed away on January 18, 1953.

 
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Clifford E. Usko

June 12, 2018 |

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

Clifford E. Usko, age 65, of Lincoln Borough, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at Waynesburg Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. An Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War, he was a retired aircraft repairman for U.S. Army and a member of St. Mark's Parish in Port Vue.

 
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Edward D. Freyer

June 11, 2018 |

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

Edward D. Freyer, age 67, of Elizabeth, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at home. A Navy veteran serving during the Vietnam War, he was a planerman for Generations Stoneworks in McKeesport. He loved spending time with his grandchildren.

 
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Francis G. Rush, Sr.

June 11, 2018 |

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

Francis G. Rush, Sr., age 73 of McKeesport, passed away on Friday, June 8, 2018 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital.  Born August 16, 1944 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Francis and Catherine (O'Shea) Rush.  A retired machinist at Westinghouse Corp. in East Pittsburgh, Francis was a US Army Veteran, a member of St. Mark's Parish in Port Vue, and a member of both the Port Vue American Legion and the Buena Vista VFC.  

 
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Anthony J. "The Bear" Bernardo

June 10, 2018 |

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

Anthony J. "The Bear" Bernardo, age 87 of Jefferson Hills, passed away at home on Saturday, June 9, 2018.  Born March 31, 1931 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Raffaele and Concetta (Demis) Bernardo.  A retired quality control man at Continental Can Corp. in West Mifflin, Anthony was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish in Clairton and a US Army Veteran of the Korean War, where he served as a combat medic.

 
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