Kenneth Beichler Bellwood, Pennsylvania Obituary

Kenneth Beichler

Kenneth “Tom” Beichler, 84, Antis Township, died Thursday evening January 17, 2019 at UPMC Altoona. He was born August 27, 1934 in Altoona, son of the late Kenneth O. and Viola (Leonard) Beichler. On July 15, 1970, he married Judith A. Stiver in Winchester, Va., and she preceded him in death on Jan. 10, 2011. Surviving are a son, Kenneth G. (Betti) of Altoona; a daughter, Desiree A. (Dale) of Antis Township; and two grandchildren, Devynn-Cheree Howard and Kenneth Jaxson Beichler. Tom was a US Air Force veteran serving from 1952 – 1960 during the Korean Conflict. He retired from the maintenance department of E. DeVecchis & Sons, Inc., McKee. Tom was an avid CB/ amateur radio operator with the call name “Tired Old Man”. He enjoyed vintage vehicles and also watching westerns, especially John Wayne movies. Friends will be received from 6 to 7 pm Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Jon C Russin Funeral Home, Inc. Bellwood. A memorial service will be held at 7pm Wednesday at the funeral home.
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Kenneth “Tom” Beichler, 84, Antis Township, died Thursday evening January 17, 2019 at UPMC Altoona. He was born August 27, 1934 in Altoona, son of the late Kenneth O. and Viola (Leonard) Beichler. On July 15, 1970, he married Judith A. Stiver in Winchester, Va., and she preceded him in death on Jan. 10, 2011. Surviving are a son, Kenneth G. (Betti) of Altoona; a daughter, Desiree A. (Dale) of Antis Township; and two grandchildren, Devynn-Cheree Howard and Kenneth Jaxson Beichler. Tom was a US Air Force veteran serving from 1952 – 1960 during the Korean Conflict. He retired from the maintenance department of E. DeVecchis & Sons, Inc., McKee. Tom was an avid CB/ amateur radio operator with the call name “Tired Old Man”. He enjoyed vintage vehicles and also watching westerns, especially John Wayne movies. Friends will be received from 6 to 7 pm Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Jon C Russin Funeral Home, Inc. Bellwood. A memorial service will be held at 7pm Wednesday at the funeral home.

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23
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Wednesday, January 23 2019
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Jon C. Russin Funeral Home, Inc.
618 Martin Street
Bellwood, PA 16617
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23
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Wednesday, January 23 2019
07:00 PM
Jon C. Russin Funeral Home, Inc.
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Bellwood, PA 16617
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