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Gerald E. "Jerry" Kunkel

October 31, 2016 |

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

Gerald E. “Jerry” Kunkel, age 61, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Friday, October 28, 2016 at HCR ManorCare Bethel Park.  He was a machinist and mechanic at U.S. Steel Irvin Works with 35 years of service and a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Twp. 

 
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Dolores M. "Boots" Farley

October 27, 2016 |

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

Dolores M. "Boots" Farley, age 89 of Versailles and formerly of Towson, MD, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital.  Born May 21, 1927 in Baltimore, MD, she was a daughter of the late Joseph T. and Theresa (Everett) O'Leary.

 
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John A. "Bugsy" Lattanzi

October 25, 2016 |

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

John A. "Bugsy" Lattanzi, age 78 of Clairton, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2016 in Jefferson Hospital.  Born December 27, 1937 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Lorenzo and Vienna (Moretti) Lattanzi.  A member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish, John was one of the true "Civil Servants" of our area, giving his time and effort to make his hometown a better place.  

 
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Eleanor Hancharik

October 21, 2016 |

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

Eleanor Hancharik, age 92, of Versailles Boro, passed away in her home surrounded by her family on Friday, October 21, 2016. Eleanor was born in McKeesport on January 30, 1924 to her parents the late Alexander and Frances Brooks. She was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church in McKeesport. 

 
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William M. Davis

October 20, 2016 |

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

William M. Davis, age 51, of Clairton, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016 at home.  Born June 12, 1965 in McKeesport, he was a son of William Davis of Clairton and the late Helen (Bickell) Davis.  

 
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Catherine Lynn (Maksin) Morris

October 19, 2016 |

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

Catherine Lynn (Maksin) Morris, age 65, of Woodbridge, VA, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2016 at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center. She was a senior contact center planning analyst for Amtrak in Washington, D.C. for 30 years. 

 
 
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Ray W. Jenkins

October 19, 2016 |

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

Ray W. Jenkins, age 61 of Elizabeth, passed away at home on Wednesday, October 12, 2016. Born November 5, 1954 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late William P. "Salty" and Marlyn (Grimm) Jenkins, Jr.

 
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Sonja V. (Carlson) Stewart

October 17, 2016 |

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

Sonja V. Stewart, age 78, of Forward Twp., passed away on Monday, October 17, 2016 at Jefferson Hospital. She was the secretary for Barbara Hafer when she served as the state treasurer and auditor general. She was a member of Round Hill Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth Twp., and enjoyed cruising, traveling, casinos, and going to her family's camp. 

 
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Gertrude J. Mitko

October 12, 2016 |

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

Gertrude J. Mitko, age 87 of Clairton, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2016.  Born February 8, 1929 in Connellsville , she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Luczak) Christobek. A member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish in Clairton and avid card player, Gertrude retired after 20+ years at McDonald's in Pleasant Hills. 

 
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Leah (Vezeau) LaBryer

October 12, 2016 |

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

Leah (Vezeau) LaBryer, age 39, of Saxonburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2016. Born May 1, 1977 in Walnut Creek, CA, she was a daughter of James Vezeau of San Francisco and Mary Katherine(Richard) Lawry Cotter of Jefferson Hills. In addition to her parents, she is survived by daughters, Kayla Lucas, Brittany Vezeau, Brionna Mack, and Elizabeth LaBryer; sons, Anthony Feldman, Gage Mack, Joey LaBryer, and Evan LaBryer; grandchild, Carter Foy; sisters, Tiffany Morgan of Jefferson Hills and Stephanie Vezeau of San Francisco; brothers, Jesse Vezeau and Steven Vezeau, both of Clear Lake, CA; also, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. There is no visitation. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

 
 


Rose E. Karikas

October 12, 2016 |

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

Rose E. Karikas, age 85 of Versailles, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2016 in Riverside Care Center in McKeesport.  Born November 9, 1930 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Agnes (Rescic) Gluscic.  Rose retired from The Golden Rule in McKeesport and was a member of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Parish in Christy Park and the CFU Lodge #3 in McKeesport. 

 
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John P. Frketich

October 12, 2016 |

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

John P. Frketich, age 88 of McKeesport, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.  Born March 31, 1928 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Paul and Barbara (Gargat) Frketich.  John married his high school sweetheart, the late Katherine (Loncaric) Frketich, and together they had three children.  

 
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Matthew M. Cindrich

October 08, 2016 |

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

Matthew M. Cindrich, age 90 of Glassport, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2016 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.  Born October 22, 1925 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Joseph and Dragica Cindrich.  A member of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Parish in Christy Park and a US Army Veteran of World War II, Matthew retired after 34 years as a pipefitter for US Steel National Tube Works in McKeesport.

 
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Lynn Rocco Belsito

October 04, 2016 |

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

Lynn Rocco Belsito, age 80, of Bridgeville, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at home. He was a self-employed auto body and fender repairman. 

 
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Ann E. Martin

October 03, 2016 |

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

Ann E. Martin, age 81 of Clairton, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2016.  Born May 6, 1935 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Mate' and Katie (Kronec) Papucic. 

 
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