Richard Behanna

Richard Behanna

Richard Behanna Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 7, 2002.
Richard Behanna, 58, of Miami, Fla., died Monday, Sept. 30, 2002, in the Miami Heart Institute, Miami, Fla. He was born July 9, 1944, a son of the late Richard and Delores Palfrey Behanna. He graduated from Rostraver High School in 1962. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Survivors include two sons, Scott Behanna and wife Bridget of Charleroi, and Todd Behanna of Madison, Wis.; one sister, Dianne Steiner and husband Dennis of Belle Vernon; three grandchildren, Chelsea, Garrett and Paige Behanna, all of Charleroi; one nephew, Denny Steiner and wife Michelle; many aunts, uncles and cousins; and long-time friend Tony Taylor and his family, all of Miami, Fla. In addition to his parents, Mr. Behanna was preceded in death by one nephew, Duane Shoman. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 11 a.m. at the Belle Vernon Cemetery Chapel.


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