Nicholas R. Bellich, Funeral Director & Supervisor | Rose Castagnola, Funeral Director
Nicholas R. Bellich, Funeral Director & Supervisor
Rose Castagnola, Funeral Director



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Timothy “Tim C” Cheripka, of East McKeesport, peacefully passed on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at the age of 51, with his loving family at his side. Tim was the son of William “Biddy” and the late Elizabeth “Liz” (Torch) Cheripka. He was the brother of Christine (Gary) Getsy, Angela (Mike) Simeone, Bill Cheripka, Stephanie (late Mike) Lenhart, Cyndi (Jim) Jackson, and Beth Cheripka. God Father of Seth and Luke Jackson. He is also survived by numerous aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, and many friends.
Tim worked at Bishop’s Pizza for numerous years and considered them all family. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, sports, and working construction.
Family and friends are welcome on Friday, from 2pm to 8pm at Alfieri Funeral Home, Inc., 201 Marguerite Ave, Wilmerding, Pa 15148, 412-824-4332. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 10 at St. Maurice Church of St. Joseph the Worker Parish. Tim will be laid to rest at Restland Memorial Park, Monroeville. Please visit us at www.alfierifuneralhome.com for online condolences.
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