John J. “Butchie” Cheplic, 67, of Forward Township, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, at Jefferson Hospital. He was a retired meat cutter at The Fresh Market in McMurray, a member of VFW Post #803 in Clairton and 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; and 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 at PAUL E. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME, Elizabeth, from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Michael Airgood officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
