Bernard C. Beblo, age 90, of Butler, passed away Saturday evening at Chicora Medical Center.

He was born October 20, 1926 in Butler, a son of the late John and Nora Szul Beblo.

Bernie spent his entire working career selling men's clothing and furnishings in Butler. He was employed at The Hub from 1947 until it closed.  He then went to work at The Clothing Wear-House until he became a partner in Gents.  He later became the sole proprietor of Gents, operating the store until his retirement in 1993.  After retiring, he worked part-time for several years at the Bon Ton department store.

He was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army.

He was a member of Saint Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church and the 55 and Alive of Saint Michael's.

Bernie enjoyed playing bocce, golf, bowling and bingo. He also liked to go to the casino.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Cecelia M. Angeloni Beblo, whom he married April 20, 1950; one son, Michael F. Beblo and his wife, Melissa, of Delmont; two daughters, Cheryl Beblo Cassis, of St. Clairsville, OH, and Linda Beblo, of Exton, PA; five granddaughters, Jennifer, Alexis, Kaitlyn, Rachel, and Alayna; one great-grandson, Eddie; two sisters, Victoria Beblo and Bertha Beblo, both of Butler; and one brother, Leo Beblo and his friend Lorraine, of Butler.

Bernie was preceded in death by his parents, one son-in-law, Robert Cassis, five brothers and seven sisters.

Friends will be received in the Martin Funeral Home, Inc., 429 Center Avenue, Butler, on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10 a.m. from Saint Michael the Archangel R.C. Church, 432 Center Avenue, Butler.  Entombment will take place in Saint Michael's Mausoleum.

Military honors will be accorded at the cemetery by V.F.W. Post 249, American Legion Post 117 and American Legion Post 778.

The Bereavement Group of St. Michael the Archangel Parish will meet at the funeral home on Tuesday at 3 p.m. to conduct a Scriptural Wake Service.

The family requests memorial donations be made to VA Butler Healthcare, 325 New Castle Road, Butler, PA. 16001.