Beverly A. Church

Beverly was born May 17, 1938, in Lander, Pa., the daughter of the late Paul and Marie (Annis) Stanton.

Beverly was a 1956 graduate of Northern Area High School, and later graduated from WCA School of Nursing in 1959. She retired from the Warren State Hospital as a nurse manager, where she had worked for 30 years.

On June 30, 1961, Beverly married the late Leon Church in Russell, Pa., who preceded her in death on March 13, 2006.

Beverly was a member of the Lander United Methodist Church, Lakewood Rod and Gun Club Auxiliary, Sugar Grove American Legion Auxiliary, and the 4L’s Club of Russell. Beverly was a trustee of the Thompson Hill Cemetery Association and secretary of the Lander Alumni for many years.

She was an avid card player. She enjoyed wintering in Avon Park, Fla., for 15 years, and her best memories were made at her cottage on Chautauqua Lake, N.Y., with her family and friends. She was very proud of her children and grandchildren’s accomplishments.

Beverly is survived by her twin daughters: Betsy (Walter) Miller, of Warren, Pa., and Beth (David) Meyers, of Cranston, R.I.; and sons: Paul (Charlene) Church of Sugar Grove, Pa., and Todd (Debbie) Church, of Russell, Pa. Beverly is survived by seven grandchildren: Dr. Ashley Church and husband, Cale Crocker, Nickolas Church, Bradley (Meridon) Church, Anna Meyers, Dr. Megan Church and her husband, Dr. Stephen Carfangia, Maria Miller and Maribeth Miller. She is also survived by two great-grandsons: Gage Crocker and Waylon Church; her sister, Shirley Hitchcock; brother, Raymond (Nancy) Stanton; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received from 5-8 p.m., on Friday, Aug. 9, 2019, at the Peterson-Blick Funeral Home, Inc., 1003 Penna. Ave. E. Warren, PA 16365, and for one hour prior to a funeral service which will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, at the funeral home. The Rev. Marcus Briggs will officiating.

Burial will be held at Thompson Hill Cemetery.

Memorial donations can be made to Thompson Hill Cemetery Association, 2525 Valentine Run Road, Russell, PA 16345.

Those wishing to make online condolences may do so by visiting, www. petersonblick funeralhome.com.