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Dennis J. Wilcher

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Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | January 13, 2026

Dennis J. Wilcher, age 73, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 at home. He was an Air Force veteran. He was the owner of 84 Lakes and Lounge and a former owner of the Clairton Newstand. He was a self-employed local newspaper distributor and former employee of U.S. Steel Clairton Works. His passion was fishing and he also enjoyed hunting and collecting sports cards. Born March 28, 1952 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Murald and Doris (Jones) Wilcher. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Donna (Staffen) Wilcher; children, Keith Wilcher Tarah Wilcher and Bryan Wilcher, all of Elizabeth Twp.; grandchildren, Sam, Codie, Stephen, Alayna, Bayden, Carlee, Aylee and Aubrie; sister, Beverly (Harold) Gouker of Forward Twp.; brother-in-law, Richard (Stacie) Staffen of Monongahela; sisters-in-law, Marlene Wilcher of Clairton, Aljean Wilcher of Port Vue and Debra Staffen of Monongahela; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Gene Wilcher, Paige Wilcher, Terry Wilcher and Sherry Mae Wilcher, and brother-in-law, Bill Staffen Jr. No visitation or services are planned. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at http://www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

Originally published January 13, 2026.

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