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Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | October 25, 2025
Patricia A. “Bam” (Keleman) Desiderio, age 86, of Grandview Estates and formerly of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025. She was a former manager of Life Uniforms in Century III Mall, a member of St. John the 23rd Parish, St. Isaac Jogues Church in Elrama and its Christian Mothers, and was a member of the Clairton American Legion Post 75 Ladies Auxiliary. She also enjoyed playing weekly bingo and loved to read. Born December 12, 1938, in Elrama, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Josephine (Vavra) Keleman and wife of the late Donald J. “Red” Desiderio, Sr. She is survived by daughters, Kelly J. (Michael) Fodella of Elizabeth Twp. and Danielle (Robert "Bub") Rossi of Clairton; grandchildren, Michael (Cait) Fodella and Jaime Fodella; step-grandchildren, Ryan and Max Rossi; special friend, Sam Pauley of Monessen; also, nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Donald J. Desiderio, Jr. A special thank you to the management and staff of Grandview Estates for their wonderful care. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A blessing service will take place on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 10 AM in the funeral home with Rev. Edwin J. Wichman officiating. Burial will follow at Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson Foundation of Western Pennsylvania, 850 Cranberry Woods Drive, Suite 2222, Cranberry, PA 16066 or the White Oak Animal Safe Haven, 2295 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com
Originally published October 25, 2025.
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