John J. Cheplic

Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home

Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | October 31, 2022

John J. “Butchie” Cheplic, age 67, of Forward Twp., passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at Jefferson Hospital. He was a retired meat cutter at The Fresh Market in McMurray, a member of the VFW Post #803 in Clairton, and he loved hunting, fishing, bowling and golfing. Born July 29, 1955 in New Eagle, he was a son of the late Thomas and Carol (Hatlapaka) Cheplic. He is survived by his wife, Roberta “Bobbi” Cheplic; brothers, Thomas (Joella) Cheplic of Charleroi, Walter (Patricia) Cheplic of Austin, George (Theresa) Cheplic of Monongahela and Joe Mike (Jody) Cheplic of Charleroi; nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, aunts and uncles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Cindy Cheplic.

Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth, on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 from 1-4 and 6-8PM. A funeral service will take place on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 10AM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Michael Airgood officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com

Originally published October 31, 2022.

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