Raleigh, NC - Harold Beda, 91, formerly of New Middletown, OH, died November 10, 2013 at the Rex Health Care in Raleigh, NC. Mr. Beda was born June 12, 1922 in Pittsburgh, PA, son of George and Helen Budday Beda.
Mr. Beda was a graduate of Chaney High School in Youngstown, OH, and worked for Ohio Edison for 44 years. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Niles, the William Farr Lodge #672 F. & A.M., York Rite, Al Koran Shrine, Youngstown Shrine Club, Aut Mori Grotto, Poland Masonic Breakfast Club, twice Past Patron of Sunrise Chapter #458 OES in Girard, White Shrine of Jerusalem, Saxon Club, and the American Legion. He served in World War II from 1943-1946 with the 81st Infantry Division of the U.S. Army.
He married Dorothy Eleanor McKinley on October 19, 1946 at Dravosburg Presbyterian Church, Dravosburg, PA. Mrs. Beda died on October 26, 2013.
He leaves behind two daughters, Alice Jeanne (Andrew) Yiannaki of Raleigh, NC and Janice Marie (Michael) Moliterno of Liberty, a brother, Alfred Carl Beda, and seven grandchildren, Marcia Preston, Alenna Fratamico, Jeffrey Yiannaki, Jared Sandy, Jill Moliterno, Jason Moliterno, and Brett Sandy.
Besides his parents and wife, Harold was preceded in death by his daughter, Elaine Sandy.
A memorial service for both Harold and Dorothy Eleanor will be held Friday, November 29, 2013 at 11:00AM at the Davidson-Becker Funeral Home, Struthers. Friends and family will be received from 10-10:45AM. There will be an Eastern Star service at 10:45AM. Interment will be at Belmont Cemetery.
Contributions may be given to the First Presbyterian Church, 4 Summit Ave., Niles, OH 44446, and condolences may be sent to
www.beckerobits.com
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