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Richard W. Brendza

A.J. Bekavac Funeral Home

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | March 16, 2021

Richard W. Brendza, age 88, of Clairton and formerly of McKeesport, passed away peacefully in his home comforted by his family on March 16, 2021. Born on January 31, 1933 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late John and Helen (Janocko) Brendza. Richard was a Navy veteran serving during the Korean War, an electrical motor inspector for U. S. Steel Irvin Works in West Mifflin and a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, Clairton Worship site. After retirement Richard enjoyed spending time on the Monongahela riding his Jet Ski and will always be remembered for his fun loving personality. Richard is survived by his loving daughter Sharon Brendza, his caregiver with whom he resided.

He is also survived by sister in laws; Carol J. (the late Richard) Manko of Clairton and Margaret (the late John) Ogurchak of Elizabeth; and nieces and nephews. Besides his parents Richard is preceded in death by his wife Mary Ann (Ogurchak) Brendza and daughter Beth Ann Brendza Ladzinski; siblings Margaret Maksin, Helen Clifford, John Brenza and Joseph Brenza. Visitations will be held on Thursday, March 18, 2021 from 10 AM to 12 Noon, with a blessing service to follow in the A. J. Bekavac Funeral Home, Clairton. Burial will follow at St. Clare Cemetery. Memorials can be made in his name at American Cancer Society, SW Region 320 Bilmar Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15205. In order to comply with Covid-19 restrictions, guests are required to wear masks and follow CDC social distancing guidelines. You may be asked to limit your visiting time so that all guests will have an opportunity to pay their respects. The family would like to express their understanding to those who are unable to attend due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Originally published March 16, 2021.

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