Curtis L. Beblo

Curtis L. Beblo, age 75, of Poplar Road West Salem Twp., Greenville, a loving husband, dedicated father, and member of his community, passed away at The Cleveland Clinic on July 6, 2024. He was born on April 18, 1949, in Butler, PA 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 (E-5) during the Vietnam War.

With a career spanning over 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, PA.

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’s 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 2 years, PIAA basketball official for 23 years, and OHSAA basketball official for 8 years. Of all his many successes, Curtis's proudest accomplishment was his kids.

On September 2, 1978, Curtis married the former Linda Smith, she survives. Also surviving are his daughters Angela Beblo of Charleston, WV and Curtina (Alan) Beliles of Rochester, KY; a son Richard (Diana) Beblo of Oakwood, OH; 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, NC, and Leon (Mary Jo) Beblo of Butler; 10 nephews; 8 nieces; and 9 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.

Services:

Services including military honors rendered by Greenville VFW Post #3374 will be held at 12:00 PM on Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Loutzenhiser-Jordan Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. 366-368 S. Main St. Greenville. Family and friends will be received in the funeral home on Thursday, July 11, 2024, from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Burial will be in Shenango Valley Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Greenville Little League PO 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 guestbook at www.loutzenhiserfuneralhome.com.