Arthur E. Likovich

December 27, 1934 to February 29, 2020

Arthur E. Likovich, 85, of Bessemer passed away on Feb. 29, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. Arthur was born on Dec. 27, 1934, in New Castle, a son of the late Frank and Pauline Macek Likovich. He was married for 64 years to the former Connie Heasley.

Arthur graduated from Bessemer High School and He served in the Marine Corps from 1954 to 1957. Following his discharge, he worked for 40 years as police chief in Bessemer. Arthur was a fan of the Cleveland Browns and Indians. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 110, served 22 years with the Bessemer Volunteer Fire Department and was a member of St. Anthony Church. Arthur loved spending winters in Arizona.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Arlene Romeo.

He is survived by his wife, Connie, and his children, Paula Phillips of Los Angeles, and Kelly and son-in-law, Terry Berresford, of New Galilee.

Arthur has requested private military graveside services only. Deacon John Carran of Holy Spirit Parish, St. Anthony site will lead the service. There are to be no visitations. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Cunningham Funeral Home in Bessemer.