William Telek
William Telek | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 70th district | |
| In office 1979–1988 | |
| Preceded by | Harry A. Englehart |
| Succeeded by | Leona Telek |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 6, 1924 Slickville, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | May 17, 1988 (aged 64) Susquehanna Township, Pennsylvania, U.S.[1] |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Leona Telek |
| Children | William; Karen(d.); Brian; Tracy; Rita; Robin; Marcia |
| Alma mater | University of Miami (B.Ed.); Pennsylvania State University (M.Ed.) |
| Occupation | Educator |
William Telek (January 6, 1924 – May 17, 1988) was a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.[2] He joined the state House in 1979.
Telek was found beaten to death on a street in Susquehanna Township, Pennsylvania in May 1988.[3] He had been robbed and beaten with a hammer; his car was found eight hours later being driven by Bernard Williams, who was subsequently convicted of the murder.[4][5] The killer was sentenced to life in prison,[6] and his conviction was upheld by the Pennsylvania Superior Court after an appeal.[7]
Telek's widow, Leona, was elected in November 1988 to fill her husband's District seat.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ "Beaver County Times - Google News Archive Search".
- ^ Cox, Harold. "House Members T". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives – 1987–1988" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ Eshleman Jr., Russell E. (July 7, 1988). "Murder Trial Is Ordered For Youth In Hammer Slaying Of Pa. Legislator". The Inquirer. Interstate General Media. Retrieved October 5, 2013.
- ^ "Man convicted of murdering Pa. lawmaker". The Vindicator. December 14, 1988. Retrieved October 5, 2013.
- ^ "Telek killer gets life". The Pittsburgh Press. July 27, 1989. Retrieved October 5, 2013.
- ^ "Conviction Upheld in Telek Murder". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. July 6, 1990. p. B4.
- ^ "3 widows elected to husbands' state House seats". The Pittsburgh Press. November 8, 1988. Retrieved October 5, 2013.
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