Francis L. Behanna
Born: Tue Jan 20, 1948
Died: Wed Jun 13, 2012
Visitation
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Sat Jun 16, 2012
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Sun Jun 17, 2012
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Sun Jun 17, 2012
Location: Thompson-Marodi Funeral Home
Funeral Service
11:00 AM Mon Jun 18, 2012
Location: Thompson-Marodi Funeral Home
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Francis L. “Fran” Behanna, 64, of Bentleyville, died Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at The Donnell House, Washington.
He was born on January 20, 1948 in Monongahela, a son of Mary Petrisek Behanna of North Charleroi and the late Clarence Behanna.
A 1966 graduate of the Bentleyville-Ellsworth High School, he attended California State College.
A veteran, Francis served his country during Vietnam with the United States Air Force.
After 35 years of service, he retired from Consol Energy, 84 mine in 2003.
He was a member of the American Legion Post 165 in Bentleyville, Hoot Owls Athletic club in New Eagle and the UMWA Local 1197.
Francis was an avid Penguins, Steelers and Pirates fan and enjoyed gardening.
On July 02, 1997, he married Sandra Jean Yelinek in Winchester, Virginia, who survives.
Also surviving are a brother, James W. Behanna (Dorothy) of Harker Heights, Texas; sisters, Mary Ann Price of Waldorf, Maryland and Paulett Banks of Ann Arbor, MI; sister-in-law, Barbara Glendenning (James) of Carmichaels; four children, Dawn and Jamie and their families, Francis L. Behanna, Jr. of Verona and Mary Alberta Behanna, at home; step-son, John Brice of Las Vegas, Nevada and several aunts, uncles, cousin, nieces and nephews.
Deceased are several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Friends are welcome from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Thompson-Marodi Funeral Home, Inc., 809 Main Street, Bentleyville, 724-239-2255, where services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, June 18 with his cousin, the Rev. Raeanna Biddle, officiating. Interment will follow in Beallsville Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 165 and the U.S. Air Force. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Sebastian’s School, 801 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, PA 15012. Visit www.thompson-marodi.com to leave a condolence message, order flowers and share photos.
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Jo Ann McClanahan
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Posted Thu June 14, 2012
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My Uncle, my playmate when I was a little girl, my pal as I grew up. He taught me how to listen and be a friend to others. He was only a teenager when I was a toddler yet I followed him everywhere and he let me. I use those life lessons of long ago that he taught me (I am 49 now) everyday. Thank you, Uncle Fran I love you.......Jo Ann Marie
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Robert Anders
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Posted Fri June 15, 2012
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Behanna Family,
I remember Francis anchoring the four-man relay team in track and field in high school. That boy was fast! I was a junior that year!
Robert Anders
Owego, NY
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reta Sivie Berman
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Posted Fri June 15, 2012
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Your whole family has our sympathy on the loss of a great friend, wonderful person and kind and gentle man. reta and Phil
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Jennifer Burgess-Johnson and family
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Posted Fri June 15, 2012
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Little Fran and the family, you have our deepest sympathies and love in this time of loss. Uncle Fran's loss will ripple through the family, since there's not a childhood memory of Mon City without him in it.
Love to you all.
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Neal Kubakla
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Posted Fri June 15, 2012
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Paulette and family,
You have my deepest sympathy for your loss. Growning up in Bentleyville and playing ball with Francis was always exciting. If you can remember, he was also a very good horse shoe thrower at the playground. May he rest in peace.
Neal Kubala
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
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Debbie Eiduke Godava
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Posted Fri June 15, 2012
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Paulett and family - I am so sad to hear this sad news. I have wonderful memories of all of us growing up together. Francis was a good friend. My deepest sympathy to you all. Debbie Eiduke Godava
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Christine Stiffy (RiteAid)
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Posted Fri June 15, 2012
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To Sandra, Mary, and the Behanna Family
May God bring you comfort during this time and all the time, bringing good memories of such a kind man. I will miss Francis and his smile and genorosity. He truly brought joy to my heart! My prayers and love are with your family. May God Bless you!
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Mike Smaroff
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Posted Sat June 16, 2012
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Francis and I had great times on the Track Team in High School and goofed around way too much between classes. We lost track after graduation but was very happy to see him at one of our class reunions. He will be missed.
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Gary Campesi
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Posted Sat June 16, 2012
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I always knew Francis as "Kaiser". We were practically neighbors. He was a "behind-the brewerey" guy and I was a Pittsburgh Road guy. We had a lot of fun as young people playing football in Bertoviches field and on the "other side" of the tracks. I lost track of him after high school. A really fun guy that will be missed by many.
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Jacquelyn(Burgess) Bush
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Posted Sat June 16, 2012
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To Fran and his Family,
I am so sorry for your loss! Uncle Fran was a wonderful Man, Father and Uncle! He will be missed! But remember the Bible''s promise, that we will see Uncle Fran again.
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Amy Brice Burgess
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Posted Sat June 16, 2012
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To little Fran, John & Behanna family, I was so sorry to hear about Big Fran or Uncle Fran as Jackie, Jen & J.R. called him. I have fond memories of him and his delicious bar-b-que at the grill with a brew in his hand. Keep in mind God's promise of a resurrection where we will see our loved ones again. Monkey, you know he loved you. Sister-in-law(ex) Amy
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Kelly Underwood
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Posted Sun June 17, 2012
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Sandy (and Bird),
So sorry to hear about the passing of Fran. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Joan Pollock
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Posted Mon June 18, 2012
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My condolences to your family . I graduated from Bentleyville-Ellsworth with Francis in the class of 66. He was a great guy and had a great attitude. He will be missed by all of his classmates. Love u Francis!!
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Lesley M. Baltimore
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Posted Mon June 18, 2012
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Fran and John: Please know that you are in my prayers and my thoughts.
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