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Francis A. Geletko

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | August 22, 2022

Francis A. Geletko, age 72 of Clairton, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022. Born September 10, 1949 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Frank J. and Alice (Piatek) Geletko. A member of the former St. joseph's Parish in Clairton, Francis graduated from Clairton High School, Class of 1967, received a football scholarship to the University of Wyoming, and received his bachelor's degree in business administration from the California University of PA. He began his professional career at US Steel Clairton Works, then worked for many years for the City of Clairton as city clerk, public works director, and finance director. With the city, Francis proudly instituted Clairton's recycling program. He retired as director of finance for the Clairton Municipal Authority and also was the founder and owner/proprietor, along with his wife, of Geletko Tax Service, which they operated for 38 years. He also served on the Clairton School Board. In his spare time, Francis was a member of the Sons of Columbus, Santa Maria Council #3, an avid golfer, and a big Pittsburgh sports fan. Francis is survived by his wife of over 49 years Jill (Hoge) Geletko; his son Robert (Colleen) Geletko of Brookline and their children Vivian, Harrison, and Scarlett; his daughter Susannah K. (Mike) Sowko of Rostraver Twp. and their children Rory and Gavin Francis; his sisters Monica LaFrankie and Marie Shelton; and also many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Friends will be received in the A.J. Bekavac Funeral Home, 555 5th. St., Clairton, PA 15025 (412-233-5700), on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 from 2 PM to 4 PM and 6 PM to 8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at 10 AM in Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare of Assisi Parish. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Fran's name should be made to AHN Hospice, 500 Commonwealth Dr., 1st. Fl., Warrendale, PA 15086. www.bekavacfuneralhome.com

Originally published August 22, 2022.

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