Allegheny Graduate Bendekovic Passes Away

Nov 2, 2005

ADA, Ohio – Former Allegheny College All-American Ron Bendekovic, 34, passed away today (November 2, 2005). The immediate cause of death is still uncertain.

The viewing will be Sunday, Nov. 6, from 1-4 pm and 6-9 pm at the Mastro Francesco Funeral Home at 2026 McMinn Street in Aliquippa, Pa., 15001. The funeral will be Monday, Nov. 7, at 9:30 am at the Saint Francis Cabrini Church at 115 Trinity Drive, Aliquippa.

Bendekovic, a 1991 and 1992 football All-American at offensive guard, was a member of Allegheny College’s 1990 National Championship squad. He received his bachelors degree in economics from Allegheny in 1993.

Bendekovic served as an assistant coach on the Ohio Northern squad for the past two seasons. Prior to coming to Ohio Northern, he had assistant coaching stints at Baldwin-Wallace in 2002-03, Lenoir-Rhyne (N.C.) in 2001, Marietta from 1998-2000 and Kentucky State from 1995-97. He was also a graduate assistant at Ohio University in 1994 and served on the Ohio Northern coaching staff in 1993.

He served as a facilities manager and as a lecturer in the human performance and sport-science department at Ohio Northern.

Memorial donations may be made in his name to the Allegheny football program at 520 Main Street, Meadville, Pa., 16335.

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