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
Constituency Cambria County and Somerset County, PA
Personal details
Born (1924-01-06)January 6, 1924
Slickville, Pennsylvania
Died May 17, 1988(1988-05-17) (aged 64)
Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania[1]
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) 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
Religion Roman Catholic

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, Dauphin County, 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

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  2. ↑ Cox, Harold. "House Members T". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  3. ↑ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives – 1987–1988" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ "Man convicted of murdering Pa. lawmaker". The Vindicator. December 14, 1988. Retrieved October 5, 2013.
  6. ↑ "Telek killer gets life". The Pittsburgh Press. July 27, 1989. Retrieved October 5, 2013.
  7. ↑ "Conviction Upheld in Telek Murder". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. July 6, 1990. p. B4.
  8. ↑ "3 widows elected to husbands' state House seats". The Pittsburgh Press. November 8, 1988. Retrieved October 5, 2013.


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