Frank Joseph Bedekovich, Sr. 93, of Hopewell Township, passed away on November 30th, 2025.

He was born in West Aliquippa on November 21st, 1932, in West Aliquippa, a son of the late James and Anna (Godinich) Bedekovich. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his siblings, Barbara Wable and Joseph Bedekovich. He is survived by his beloved wife, Jean Arden Gillespie Bedekovich, his children, Sylvia (Christopher) Buck, Frank J. (Michele) Bedekovich Jr, his stepchildren, Terry Orendi, Carrie (Mitchell) Ettinger and Shari (Bud) Norton. his cherished grandchildren: Lucas Buck, Frank J. Bedekovich III and David Bedekovich, his step grandchildren: Joshua, Kristi, Jessi, Sarah, Melissa and Laurel; as well as his great grandchildren: Autumn, Athena, Gabriel, Tyler and Killian; along with several nieces and nephews: Ivan Wable, Joseph Wable, James Wable, Irene Lapic and Elain Brown.

Frank was a dedicated member of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Glenwillard, Pennsylvania, where he and his wife Jean regularly attended Mass. He served with pride in the U.S. Army as a Private First Class in the 82nd Airborne Division. He belonged to several organizations including the American Legion, the 82nd Airborne Association Leonard Funk Chapter, the US Power Squadron, the Croatian Fraternal Union, the Beaver Valley Yacht Club, and music ensembles such as Ansambl Sventi Nikola, Sevdah and various other groups. He spent his career as a pilot for HJ Heinz. He was also a general aviation student instructor and was the owner of the Prop Shop for 25 years. Later, he founded F&J Associates Leisure Time Travel.

A memorial service for Frank will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home, Inc., 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa.