Paul S. Lapcevic Jr.

LAPCEVIC JR. PAUL S.
Paul S. Lapcevic, Jr., 79, of Presto, PA, formerly of Scenery Hill, PA, died Sunday, September 21, 2008 in the U.P.M.C. Presbyterian Hospital.Mr. Lapcevic was born on September 28, 1928 in Brownsville, PA, a son of the late Alexandra Los and Paul S. Lapcevic Sr. After graduating high school, he went on the receive many college degrees, most notably a B.S. Degree from Penn State University, a M.Ed. in Guidance from Duquesne University, a Math and Physics Degree from the Carnegie Institute of Technology, a N.S.F. Fellowship from the University of Pittsburgh, a Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh, and a Superintendent Letter of Eligibility from West Virginia University. Mr. Lapcevic was dedicated to the education of others, working as a math teacher and football and basketball coach for Ellsworth School District, a Math Coordinator and football and basketball coach for Mon Valley Catholic, a Math Coordinator and football and baseball coach for Elizabeth Forward School District, and Curriculum Coordinator, Federal Program Coordinator, Director of Special Education, Vocational Educator Coordinator, Middle School Principle, and Acting Superintendent for the Chartiers Houston School District, from where he retired in 1988. He was also veteran of the Korean War, serving with the U.S. Navy as a flight navigator. Mr. Lapcevic was a member of Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church in Scott Twp., and a former member of the Ave Maria Parish. He was the former President of Bentworth Youth Wrestling, a Little League Coach, a Church Committee Member, and served as educational council for the Ellsworth Parochial School. During his retirement, he enjoyed golf and was an assistant coach for the South Hills Saints football team. Mr. Lapcevic received many accolades throughout his long and distinguished career in education, including Eagle Roll (Academic Achievement Award) from the Georgia Military Academy, an Honor Appointment to the U.S. Navel Academy, Coach of the Year (Football), Teacher of the Year (Allegheny County) and Educator of the Year. He published many papers dealing with comprehensive education, academic Olympics, and programs written for federal and vocational education funds.A firm believer in living a fit life, he designed, developed, patented, and authored many publications on resistance training and rehabil itation equipment.Surviving is one daughter- Marian Vuchenich and her husband Nick of Bethel Park; four sons- David Lapcevic and his wife Donna of Scenery Hill, Michael Lapcevic and his fiancée Kathy Zapp of West Newton, Thomas Lapcevic and his wife Julie of Collier Twp., and John Lapcevic of McDonald, PA; one sister, Colleen Wessman of Chicago, IL., 13 grandchildren, 3 grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.Deceased, in addition to his parents, is his wife, Dorothy Mae Burress, who died on November 19, 1982, and one sister, Dolores Metzger. Friends will be received from 4-8 pm Wednesday, September 24, 2008, in the William Slater II Funeral Home, 1650 Greentree Rd., Pittsburgh, PA, and from 1-4 pm and 6-8 pm Thursday, September 25, 2008, in the GREENLEE FUNERAL HOME, 619 Main Street, Bentleyville, PA, where prayers will be said Friday, September 26, 2008 at 9:30 am, followed by a 10:00 am Mass of Christian Burial in the Ave Maria Roman Catholic Church, Bentleyville, with the Rev. John Forbidussi as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Scenery Hill Cemetery. An online guest book and personal condolences may be accessed at www.GreenleeFuneralHome.com In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the South Hills Saints Football or Bentworth Youth Wrestling. Persons with inquiries on the direction of contributions or funeral arraignments may contact the Greenlee Funeral Home, Bentleyville, (724) 239-2191.

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