Obituaries
September 4, 2019

Stephen Neil ‘Weezer’ Carson – Bentleyville

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Stephen Neil “Weezer” Carson, 73, of Bentleyville, passed away Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Select Specialty Hospital McKeesport. He was born Nov. 10, 1945, in Charleroi, son of the late Roy and Grace Gimmel Carson. Mr. Carson was a 1963 graduate of Charleroi High School, a graduate of Vale Technical Institute for Automotive Body Repair and a graduate of California University with a B.S. degree in elementary education. He also served in the U.S. Army Reserve. Mr. Carson was employed as a foreman with Bethlehem Mines for 25 years and was later employed with Monongahela Cemetery for 20 years. Mr. Carson was a member of Moose Lodge No. 1625 Cokeburg, American Legion Post No. 165, the Independent Club and Polish Club, all of Bentleyville. He enjoyed spending time doing yard work. Surviving are a daughter, Dana Phillips (Jim) of Jefferson; two grandchildren, Katie Babirad and Paige Phillips; a sister, Diane Ghion of Carroll Township; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased in addition to his parents, is a sister, Judith Madden. Funeral arrangements are private and under the direction of the GREENLEE’S BENTLEYVILLE FUNERAL HOME, 619 Main St., Bentleyville, PA 15314. Online guestbook and personal condolences may be accessed at www.GreenleeFuneralHome.com.

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