Allan Becer

Allan Becer Born in 1950, died suddenly on February 18, 2025, at his home. A life-long resident of the Lawrenceville neighborhood in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Frank and Emily Becer, and the grandson of Croatian immigrants. He was predeceased by his only brother, Dr. Mark Becer. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Nancy Becer; his nieces, Christine (Christopher Ryan) Becer and Marie (Trevor) Ilse; and his grandnephew and grandniece, Mark and Cecilia Ilse. Allan achieved his undergraduate degree from Duquesne University, and a Master's degree in education at the University of Pittsburgh, also where he had a teaching fellowship. He also attended the Robert A. Taft Institute for Government at the University of Scranton and the Civil War Institute of Gettysburg College. Enlisting in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, Allan served our country, stationed in Germany. After his military service, he taught at his alma mater, St. Nicholas Catholic grade school in Millvale, until the school closed. He spent 20 years working as a property auditor at Carnegie Mellon University until he retired. Allan was generous with his time chairing the annual Fourth of July celebration in Lawrenceville for 20 years. He was president of the Arsenal Board of Trade for 25 years, as well as a founding member and 3-term president of the Lawrenceville Historical Society. He is the co-author of two publications about the history of Lawrenceville and lectured about different historical topics at various forums. He was the president of Lodge 234 of the Croatian Fraternal Union. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, March 12, at 10AM, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 24 Maryland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15209, Millvale. Burial will remain private. ___________________________________________________________________________ Allan's family appreciates all who attended. It was a quiet, reverent Mass, yesterday. Special thank you to Lathon for his professionalism helping us at this difficult time and to Father Nick for his priestly service. Professional services trusted to D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY LTD., Lawrenceville. www.dalessandroltd.com.