Francis W. Beal

Francis W. "Fritz" Beal, 78, of Meyersdale, passed away January 28, 2024 at Meadow View Nursing Center, Berlin.

Born April 14, 1945 in Meyersdale, the son of Clarence and Cora (Carothers) Beal.
Preceded in death by his parents; brothers: William Clarence Franklin Perry Beal, Bruce Beal, and Harry Beal; and brother-in-law: Gilbert Sechler.

Survived by his wife, of 60 years, Kathleen (Witt) Beal; son: William Beal and wife Ramona, North Carolina; daughter: Jennifer Baumgardner and husband Levi, Dillsburg; grandchildren: Phillip Beal, Marie Beal, and Jessica Ritchie; great grandchildren: Lawson, Caleb, and Jacob Ritchie; Logan, Katelynn, and Parker Williams; sister: Mary Sechler. He is also survived by his pet dog, Jake.

He was a truck driver for 38 years, working at PPG in Cumberland, MD for 9 years, and Somerset Welding and Steel, as a shuttle driver.
Fritz was a member of: New Hope Church, Meyersdale American Legion Post 112 and the Barrelville Outdoor Club; and a lifetime member of: Meyersdale Moose Lodge #76, and the Kennells Mills Sportsmen's Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, visiting with his friends at various clubs, and visiting his children and grandchildren.

Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Price Funeral Service, Inc., Meyersdale where funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday. Pastor Steve Kontaxes officiating. Interment Cook Cemetery, Southampton Twp.
Price Funeral Service, Inc. is honored to serve the Beal family. (www.WilliamRowePrice.com)

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