Barbara A. Beech Bellwood, Pennsylvania Obituary

Barbara A. Beech

Barbara A. Beech, 73, Antis Township died unexpectedly early Monday morning, Nov. 23, 2020 at UPMC Altoona. She was born Feb. 19, 1947 in Altoona, daughter of the late Robert and Rosalia (Stoehr) Heisler. On May 14, 1965 she married Walter Leander Beech, III at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Altoona, and he preceded her in death on Nov. 18, 2014. Surviving are her three children, Michael R. (Sandra), Stephanie J. Beech and Walter L., IV, all of Antis Township; six grandchildren, Brandon (Cassandra Jones) Beech, Justin Miller, Matthew (Shannon) Beech, Tyler (Krista) Beech, Daniel (Emily) Beech and Kayla (Eli) Colyer; and 7 great grandchildren, Kaylee Beech, Bowen Beech, Jaxson Miller, Brantly Beech, Adelynne Beech, Lydia Colyer and Carter Beech; three special sisters in law, Kathleen (Rick) Cassarly, Deborah Ball and Jennifer Watts; nieces and nephews; and special friends, Theresa, Missie and Scott. She was preceded in death by a son, Brent M. on Jan. 8, 2006. She was a 1965 graduate of Bishop Guilfoyle High School and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bellwood. She was employed as a nurse’s aide at Bellmeade Manor and then retired from Comfort Keepers, Altoona in 2019. She enjoyed fishing, gambling, flower gardening, and shopping and she especially loved her dogs. Barbara’s greatest joy was spending time with her loving family, she was their rock and butterfly. She was loved by all those who were blessed to know her and made a difference in their lives. Friends will be received from 10am to noon, Saturday, December 12, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bellwood. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 12 noon at the church, Rev. Alan Thomas as celebrant.
February 19, 1947 - November 23, 202002/19/194711/23/2020
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Barbara A. Beech, 73, Antis Township died unexpectedly early Monday morning, Nov. 23, 2020 at UPMC Altoona. She was born Feb. 19, 1947 in Altoona, daughter of the late Robert and Rosalia (Stoehr) Heisler. On May 14, 1965 she married Walter Leander Beech, III at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Altoona, and he preceded her in death on Nov. 18, 2014. Surviving are her three children, Michael R. (Sandra), Stephanie J. Beech and Walter L., IV, all of Antis Township; six grandchildren, Brandon (Cassandra Jones) Beech, Justin Miller, Matthew (Shannon) Beech, Tyler (Krista) Beech, Daniel (Emily) Beech and Kayla (Eli) Colyer; and 7 great grandchildren, Kaylee Beech, Bowen Beech, Jaxson Miller, Brantly Beech, Adelynne Beech, Lydia Colyer and Carter Beech; three special sisters in law, Kathleen (Rick) Cassarly, Deborah Ball and Jennifer Watts; nieces and nephews; and special friends, Theresa, Missie and Scott. She was preceded in death by a son, Brent M. on Jan. 8, 2006. She was a 1965 graduate of Bishop Guilfoyle High School and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bellwood. She was employed as a nurse’s aide at Bellmeade Manor and then retired from Comfort Keepers, Altoona in 2019. She enjoyed fishing, gambling, flower gardening, and shopping and she especially loved her dogs. Barbara’s greatest joy was spending time with her loving family, she was their rock and butterfly. She was loved by all those who were blessed to know her and made a difference in their lives. Friends will be received from 10am to noon, Saturday, December 12, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bellwood. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 12 noon at the church, Rev. Alan Thomas as celebrant.

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Saturday, December 12 2020
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