Barbara V. Beach

      Barbara V. Beach, age 83, of West Hickory, PA, died on Sunday morning, September 21, 2025, at her home in West Hickory. She was born June 21, 1942, in Warren, PA, daughter of the late Frank C. and Geneva E. (Dunham) Hile.

     On May 9, 1959, in Fertigs, PA, she married Ronald J. Beach, who survives. She worked in office administration at Osram Sylvania in Titusville and Warren for 34 years and later worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 15 years before retiring in 2017.

     Barb cherished her family above all else. She could often be found on her front porch swing or enjoying long conversations with friends and loved ones on the phone. She loved getting dressed up and going shopping with her sister, Bonnie. She also enjoyed playing the lottery and spending time at the casino. Among her family’s fondest memories are the many Christmas Eve gatherings she lovingly hosted throughout the years. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren always felt loved, as she had a special gift for making each one feel important—never letting a birthday pass without showing her love.

     In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons: Derrick D. Beach and his wife Karla, and Robert S. Beach and his significant other Glenna, all of West Hickory. Her daughter-in-law, Cathy Beach, also of West Hickory. Sixteen grandchildren, including three of whom she and Ron raised: Beau Beach of Erie, PA, Ashleigh Kinkead and her husband Cody of Latrobe, PA, and Erin Carlin of Altoona, PA. Twenty-three great-grandchildren. Her sister, Bonnie J. Potts, of West Hickory. Several nieces and nephews. Her special caregiver Amy Dashner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons: Ronald B. Beach and Ryan “Burke” Beach; her grandson, Joshua Kuntz; her niece, Louanne Potts; two brothers-in-law, Louis Potts and Richard Beach; and a sister-in-law, Patricia Vargason.

     There will be no public visitation. All services held will be private. Burial will be at Fagundas Cemetery in Harmony Township, Forest County. Arrangements are under the direction of the Norman J. Wimer Funeral Home of Tionesta. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Tionesta Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 157, Tionesta, PA 16353.