Curtis Beblo
Curtis L. Beblo, 75, of West Salem Township, Greenville, a loving husband, dedicated father and member of his community, passed away at Cleveland Clinic on Saturday, July 6, 2024.
He was born on April 18, 1949, in Butler, to Stanley Beblo and Jeanette (Kriley) Beblo.
Curtis graduated from Knoch High School in 1967 and went on to pursue his education at Milwaukee Technical School, where he graduated as a precision tool and die maker. Curtis proudly served his country in the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division (“Screaming Eagles”) as a sergeant during the Vietnam War.
With a career spanning more than four decades, Curtis retired from MicroTool in Meadville in 2013 after dedicating 41 years of service as a precision tool and die maker, having previously worked at Oberg Manufacturing in Freeport.
Outside of his professional life, Curtis found joy in various hobbies and interests, particularly enjoying farming, refurbishing farm equipment to pristine condition and traveling to casinos. He attended St. Michael Roman Catholic Church, Greenville.
He was actively involved in his community for decades. Curtis selflessly served Greenville Little League as both a coach and umpire for 23 years, additionally serving as a board member for 12 years. He also contributed to sports officiating, dedicating himself as a PIAA volleyball official for two years, PIAA basketball official for 23 years, and Ohio High School Athletic Association basketball official for 8 years.
Of all his many successes, Curtis' proudest accomplishment was his kids.
On Sept. 2, 1978, Curtis married the former Linda Smith; she survives. Also surviving are his daughters, Angela Beblo of Charleston, W.Va., and Curtina (Alan) Beliles of Rochester, Ky.; a son, Richard (Diana) Beblo of Oakwood, Ohio; grandchildren, Nathan Beliles, Sienna Beblo, Adelynn Beliles and Amelia Beblo; sisters, Priscilla Beblo of Butler, Sheila (Richard) Howard of Butler and Aleta Hook of Cabot; brothers, Brian (Karen) Beblo of Cabot, Alan (SuZee) Beblo of Cabot, Daniel (Karen) Beblo of Richlands, N.C., and Leon (Mary Jo) Beblo of Butler; 10 nephews; eight nieces; nine great-nephews; as well as numerous other relatives and friends who will miss him deeply.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers-in-law, Mervin Smith and John Hook; and a sister-in-law, Cleora Smith.
BEBLO — Family and friends of Curtis L. Beblo, who died Saturday, July 6, 2024, will be received from 10 a.m. until the time of service at noon Thursday at LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 366-368 S. Main St., Greenville.
Services, including military honors rendered by Greenville VFW Post 3374, will be held at noon Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Shenango Valley Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Greenville Little League, P.O. Box 544, Greenville, PA 16125 or to Greenville VFW Post 3374, 54 Conneaut Lake Road, Greenville, PA 16125.
Online visitors are welcome to sign the guest book at www.loutzenhiserfuneralhome.com.
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