Obituaries
March 31, 2020

Arnold E. Handley – Elizabeth

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Arnold E. Handley, 85, of Elizabeth, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020, at Arden Courts of Jefferson Hills. An Air Force veteran serving during the Korean War and a member of American Legion Post No. 712 in Pleasant Hills, he was a retired sheet metal fabricator for Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 66 in Everett, Wash. Born Aug. 19, 1934, in Monroe, he was a son of the late Arnold and Gladys Quigley Handley and husband of the late Virginia L. LaFrankie Handley. He is survived by his brothers, Paul (Lorraine) Handley and George (Christine) Handley, both of Fayetteville, Ga.; a grandson, Adam Handley of Washington ; a daughter-in-law, Cheryl Handley of Washington; along with nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by son, Scott Handley; his brother, Donald Handley; and sister, Irene Sickles. No visitation or services are planned. Arrangements by PAUL E. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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