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Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | August 25, 2025
Frank J. Kwolek, age 93, of Elizabeth Twp., formerly of Glassport, beloved husband of Gail (Hartland) Kwolek, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Born on February 16, 1932, he was a son of the late John and Viola (Merta) Kwolek. After serving his country honorably during the Korean War, he graduated from Alliance College and also earned a Master’s Degree at Duquesne University. He taught at Our Lady of Grace, Southside Catholic, and also became an Occupational Assessment Coordinator at the University of Pittsburgh. He was a member of Saints Joachim and Anne Parish, the St. Vincent DePaul Society, Holy Name Society, the PNA in Glassport, the Mon Yough Trail Council, Port Vue Oldtimers Softball League, Half Fast Golf Team and the McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center. He was an avid bicyclist and an outdoor enthusiast, enjoyed fishing and especially camping with his wife Gail across the United States. In his leisure time, he enjoyed sharing his carpentry skills with family and friends. He is survived by brother Thomas (Sue) Kwolek of Palo Alto, CA; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings and their spouses, John, Patrick Anthony, Edward (Helen) and Joseph (Betty) Kwolek, Thelma (Frank) Spanbauer, Sr. M. Geraldine Kwolek, Louise (James) Sowerby, Florence (Steve) Dendis, Agnes (Liguori) Conley, and Mary Ann Kwolek who died in infancy. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth, on Wednesday, August 27 from 3-7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, August 28 at 10 AM at St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp. with Rev. Edwin J. Wichman officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Gratitude and blessings for the compassionate care of Family Hospice, family members, friends, and neighbors. Memorial contributions may be made in Frank’s loving memory to the Sisters of the Holy Spirit, 5246 Clarwin Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15229-2208 or Family Hospice, 300 Northpointe Cir., Ste 303, Seven Fields, PA 16046. Offer condolences at http://www.bekavacfuneralhome.com
Originally published August 25, 2025.
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