Ronald F. Beary

Ronald F. Beary, 97 of Lake Lucy (Tionesta), passed away at his home early Saturday
morning, September 21, 2024 while surrounded by his loving family, following a brief illness.
Born July 14, 1927, he was a son of the late Earl Henry Beary and Otillia Wolbert Beary.
He attended St. Michael School in Fryburg. At lunch time he would go over the hill behind St.
Michaels church to oil the water well. He also remembers ringing the church bell.
Ron and cousin Johnny hitchhiked to Pittsburgh to join the Navy. He served in the Pacific
Theatre on the USS Kitkun Bay Escort aircraft carrier. He was awarded the Victory medal and
several theatre ribbons and was honorably discharged as a Seabee, on July 23, 1946.
On June 9, 1948, he married the love of his life, the former Phyllis Geer, who preceded him in
death in 2004.
Ron worked for PA Niederriter Lumber Co. He also worked in construction as a home
builder, and was later employed as a carpenter, retiring from Cook Forest State Park.
He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and trapper and loved gardening, his flower beds and
working with wood.
Ron was a member of the American Legion, and the Fryburg Sportsman’s Club where he
enjoyed Karaoke.
Survivors include his children: Marlene (Dennis) Smerker of Marble, Thomas (June
Thorhauer) Beary of Lake Lucy, Linda (Joe) Carulli of Tionesta, Richard (Marian Hargenrader)
Beary of Lucinda, and Rhonda (Alan Poyer) Beary of Meadville; grandchildren: Michele (Dan),
Craig, Stephani (Dave), Erica, Jeanette (Rod), Joe (Tennille), Nate (Stacey), Garrett (Kaycee), Sara
(Bobby), Elizabeth, and Seth (Becca).
Ron is also survived by 23 great grandchildren: Brandon, Marcus, Zach, Mackenzie,
Breanna, Brady, Briana, RyAnn, Abigail, Jory, Cameron, Brooke, Trey, Chase, Austin, Harper,
Finley, Dominic, Emalyn, Kyra, Larissa, Lanie, and Lincoln; Six great great grandchildren: Bella,
Nolen, Evie, Thea, Emma and Dane, and Baby Boy Smerker on the way, and a sister in-law,
Gayle Amann and two brothers in-law: Richard Hepler and Gerry Geer.
In addition to his wife and parents, Ron was preceded in death by his siblings Gladys (Joe)
Schwabenbauer, Earl Francis (Ruthe) Beary, and Patricia Hepler, and two great grandchildren:
Dashon Smerker, and Sierra Janae King.
Per Ron’s request, a private family visitation will be held from 6-8 PM Tuesday September, 24,
2024 at the Faller/Rupert Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 19200 Route 208, Fryburg.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at St. Michael Church, 18765 Route 208. Fryburg. Reverend
Michael Polinek, parish priest, will serve as celebrant.
Military honors will be accorded at the graveside in the St. Michael Cemetery, immediately
following the burial mass.
A very special Thank you to Ascera Care, Amy, Angie, Kayla, Melissa, Kathy, and caregivers
Madeline and Faith for the loving care of Ronald.
Memorial contributions may be given in the name of Ronald F. Beary to The Disabled
American Veterans local regional office, VA Regional Office, 1000 Liberty Ave, Rm 1606
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Online condolences may be sent to Ron’s family at www.fallerfuneralhome.com

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