Helen Josephine Beach
November 27, 1918 ~ August 10, 2022
Born in: Greenwood, Pennsylvania
Helen Josephine Beach, 103, of Franklin passed away on August 10, 2022 at Oil City Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her family.
She was born November 27, 1918 in Greenwood, PA, the daughter of Hiram Edison and Edna Viola (Painter) Irwin.
Jo was married to Chester B. Beach on August 28, 1939. He preceded her in death in 2002 leaving a void in her heart and life.
She was employed by Franklin Area School District as Cafeteria Manager at 7th Street Elementary School for many years before retiring.
Jo was a woman of great faith. She enjoyed being a very active in the First Baptist Church and was the oldest and longest standing member of the church. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, painting, drawing, and solving crossword puzzles. Jo made the staff residents at Oil City Health Care and Rehab Center her second family for the last few years. They enjoyed her sense of humor and quick wit.
Left to cherish her wonderful memory are her daughters, Carol DeLong of Oil City and Penny Valeski and her husband, Dr. J. Edward, of Tucson, AZ; her grandchildren, Brett DeLong and his wife, Kay of Oil City, Jennifer Lamm and her husband, Dr. Frank of Billings, Montana, and Jill Valeski of Portland, Oregon; and her 10 great grandchildren, Jessica, Chett, Andrew, Kaylee, Ella, Lydia, Amara, Caleb, Isaak, and Siobhan.
In addition to her parents and husband, Jo is preceded in death by her sisters, Lilly May and Hepsibah Eloise; and her son-in-law, Embert DeLong: and her grandson, Andrew C. DeLong;.
A funeral service for Jo will be held at First Baptist Church, 1041 Liberty Street, Franklin on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 11 am with Rev. Randy Powell, pastor of First Baptist Church, officiating.
Jo will be laid to rest next to her husband in Graham Cemetery in Franklin, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Jo's memory to Oil City Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center,1293 Grandview Rd, Oil City, PA 16301.
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Jo's Book of Memories at www.WarrenFH.com.
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Carol and Family….We are so sorry to read about your Mom’s passing. She was a great person, and we always enjoyed spending time with her at Seventh St. School. She will be dearly missed, and we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
Blessings,
Carol and Newell Confer
I love her sweet smile and she was such a wonderful lady she make you smile with her funny since of humor will miss you fly high JOJO
going to miss your sweet sense of humor Grammy Jo
Here is a cherished memory that I have of “Jo”. While attending the First Baptist Church where she was a member, I would frequently sit with her and have coffee in the kitchen prior to the service. One morning I asked her “Jo, what is the best thing about being 93 years old”? She thought for a moment and said, “well, the worst thing is that all of my friends have died”. On the other hand, I am able to live by myself, and am pretty self-sufficient. I have a couple daughters who are very attentive to me, but I hate to call on them – they are 70 years old”. What a lovely lady she was!
Jim Hanna
218 Evergreen Drive
Franklin
We are so sorry for you loss. God bless you all in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With Love,
Bob and Jill Alden and Millie Cozad
So sorry for your loss. At church, Jo and my mom, Lois Ann, always had a skit that was, of course, funny. A few years ago I was able to get my mom to Jo’s nursing home to do a sing-along. A wonderful lady. She will be missed.
I remember her as the most wonderful person I have ever known I’ve never met a woman like her at this age she’s such a bright woman and that really lit up my life And she will be truly missed My prayers are with the family and friends
You will be miss by a great lot of people you’ve touched me especially me with your kindness beauty and humer thank you
The most wonderful and spirited great Grandmother there ever was! Thank you for the many laughs, for all the head scratches you coerced from me, for the Fourth of July exuberance, and the beautiful example of a joyful life you set for all. I love you endlessly Grammy Jo, you are one of a kind.
Dear Carol, So sorry about your Mother, but we were so fortunate to have them for so long. Please know you’re in our thoughts & prayers!
Sincerely, Sallie & Gordon Johnson.