Obituaries
January 4, 2021

Gregory L. Wright – Glassport, formerly of Clairton and Beaver Falls

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Gregory L. Wright, 66, of Glassport, formerly of Clairton and Beaver Falls, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, at Jefferson Hospital. He was a retired forklift operator for Anchor Hocking in Monaca. He was a member of the PNA, Sons of Italy, American Legion, and Citizens Hose, all in Glassport, and the VFW in Clairton. Born Oct. 23, 1954, he was a son of the late Seibert “Abe” and Betty J. Criswell Wright. He is survived by his daughter, Wendeline O. (David Toll) Wright of Pittsburgh; son, Gregory “Mac” Wright of Beaver Falls; grandchildren, Oskar and Eliot Toll; fiancée, Susie Olson of Glassport; sisters, Diane Wright of Delaware and Denise Wright of West Newton; brother, Ronald Wright of Belle Vernon; also, nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Barry and Bert Wright. No visitation or services are planned. Arrangements by the PAUL E. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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