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Frances J. Opfar

August 03, 2017 |

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

Frances J. Opfar, age 70, of Forward Twp., passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at home. Born October 27, 1946 in Johnstown, she was a daughter of the late Wilbert and Dorothy (Bradburn) Opfar. She is survived by her nephew, Mick Opfar of Monongahela; cousins, Deborah (Ed) Freyer with whom she resided, Nancy Sleith of Elizabeth, Joanna Richardson of Jefferson Hills, Roxanne Robinson of Clairton, Don Viviano of the state of Indiana, and Torry Viviano of West Mifflin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by stepmother, Leona Opfar; brother, Frank D. Opfar; sister-in-law, Dolores Spinneweber; and nephew, Ricky Opfar. The family would like to thank offer a special thank you to Mary Grace Renoylds and Three Rivers Hospice for the wonderful care and support. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Friday, August 4, 2017 from 4 until the time of service at 8 PM in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Dr. Lowell J. Meek officiating. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

 


Kenneth R. Brown, Sr.

August 01, 2017 |

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

Kenneth R. Brown, Sr., age 68 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 in Family Hospice and Palliative Care, Mt. Lebanon. Kenneth was born in Cumberland, MD on February 12, 1949 to Gladys (Kellie) Brown of McKeesport and the late David Chester Brown.

 
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Bernard S. Daczkowski

July 31, 2017 |

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

Bernard S. Daczkowski, age 86 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017 in Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth.  Born January 2, 1931 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Stanley and Lottie (Matykiewicz) Daczkowski. 

 
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William F. Griffin

July 31, 2017 |

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

William F. Griffin, age 83, of Forward Twp., passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at Jefferson Hospital. He retired after 42 years as a financial advisor/accountant and co-owner of Griffin Financial Services in Millvale. He was a member of the National Society of Tax Professionals and HD Vest Brokerage, a subsidiary of Wells Fargo.

 
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Russell C. Fretz

July 29, 2017 |

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

Russell C. Fretz, age 47 of Port Vue, passed away in his home on Friday, July 28, 2017.  Born December 29, 1969 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Robert H. and Jerene M. (Conrad) Fretz.  

 
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Ada A. Moran

July 23, 2017 |

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

Ada A. Moran, age 103 of Versailles, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2017 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital.  Born April 1, 1914 in Wyano, she was a daughter of the late Ulderico and Ines Mordacci.

 
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Barbara I. Janicki

July 21, 2017 |

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

Barbara I. Janicki, age 73, of Elizabeth, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2017 at home.

 
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Michelle Monte

July 18, 2017 |

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

Michelle (Galloway) Monte, age 50, of Forward Twp., passed away on Monday, July 17, 2017 at UPMC Shadyside. She was a nurse manager for 28 years for Same Day Surgery and Recovery at Monongahela Valley Hospital. A member of Elrama United Methodist Church, she enjoyed her job as a nurse and most especially spending time with her family and daughter, Gia.

 
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Mary E. Pasinsky

July 17, 2017 |

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

Mary E. Pasinsky, age 87 of Monongahela and formerly of Clairton, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2017 in Lawson's Nursing Home in Jefferson Hills.  Born June 23, 1930 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late George and Mary (Inotela) Rosko.  

 
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James Panchura

July 14, 2017 |

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

James "Scotty" Panchura, age 54, of West Elizabeth, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at home. He was a truck driver for Lehigh Hanson in Pittsburgh. He was a member of Teamsters 249 and enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Road King and spending time with his granddaughters and family. 

 
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Dolores F. Spinneweber

July 14, 2017 |

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

Dolores F. "Boots" (Caster) Spinneweber, age 87, of Forward Twp., passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at Monongahela Valley Hospital. She retired as a cafeteria worker at Jefferson Hospital. A member of Elizabeth Baptist Church, she was a former aide at William Penn Elementary School and enjoyed square dancing.

 
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Thomas E. Styche

July 13, 2017 |

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

Thomas E. Styche, age 71, of Weedville, and formerly of Buena Vista, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at home. He retired after more than 30 years as a plant manager for Elizabeth Carbide Components in Latrobe. An Army veteran serving during Vietnam, he was a life member and past chief of Buena Vista Fire Co. and a life member of the National Rifle Association. He was a charter member of the Elizabeth Twp. Sportsmen's Club, and a member of the American Legion in Weedville, Masonic Polaris Lodge 375 in McKeesport, and the Sinnemahoning, Mosquito Creek and Ridgeway sportmen's clubs. 

 
 
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Francis M. Zovko, Sr.

July 12, 2017 |

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

Francis M. Zovko, Sr., age 87 of Clairton, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 in Jefferson Hospital.  Born October 21, 1929 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Joseph M. and Julia (Ciker) Zovko.  

 
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Walter Strauss

July 12, 2017 |

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

Walter Strauss, age 73 of North Huntingdon, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 11, 2017.  Born October 7, 1943 in Glassport, he was a son of the late Walter (Mariel) and Mazie Strauss.

 
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Randy G. Miller

July 10, 2017 |

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

Randy G. Miller, age 55 of West Mifflin and formerly of Clairton, passed away at home on Sunday, July 9, 2017.  Born August 29, 1961 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late George L. and Sarah M. (Smith) Miller.

 
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