Beverlee (Novak) Bekanich

Beverlee (Novak) Bekanich, 72, of Dupont, passed away on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025.  Born in Taylor on April 28, 1952, Beverlee was the daughter of the late George and Adele (Swider) Novak.

She was a devoted member of Holy Mother of Sorrows Polish National Catholic Church in Dupont. A proud graduate of Pittston Area High School, Class of 1970, she later earned her degree from Marywood College.  Beverlee dedicated many years to education, working as a substitute in the Pittston Area School District. She later retired from the VA Hospital.

She found joy in playing card games with her family and friends and was an avid bingo enthusiast.  Beverlee will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Vincent Novak.

She is survived by her son, Richard Bekanich, and his companion, Amy Marseco, of Dupont.

A mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, April 9th at 9:30am at Holy Mother of Sorrows Polish National Catholic Church, 212 Wyoming Ave., Dupont with Fr. Zbigniew Dawid officiating.

Friends may call for visitation on Tuesday evening, April 8th from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Kiesinger Funeral Services, Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea.  Interment will be held at the parish cemetery.

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