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Beverly L. Breese, 74, a resident of Philadelphia, formerly of Wilkes-Barre, passed from this life into the loving arms of her Saviour in the company of her family early Sunday morning, Jan. 13, 2013, in the hospice inpatient unit of Holy Redeemer Hospital, Huntingdon Valley, following a lingering illness.
Born June 17, 1938, in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Vincie James and Louise Sands Breese. Educated in city schools, she was a graduate of James M. Coughlin High School, Wilkes-Barre. She furthered her education by attending Penn State University, University Park.
Until her retirement, Miss Breese worked as an administrative assistant for President Peter Liacoras at Temple University, Philadelphia.
While in Philadelphia, Miss Breese was a member of Zion Baptist Church, where she was active in the church's usher ministry and comfort choir. Locally, she previously attended the Mount Zion Baptist Church of Wilkes-Barre, where she served her time as the Sunday school secretary, participated with the vacation Bible school and was active with the Baptist Youth Training Union.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Deacon James S. Breese and Mr. Donald E. Breese, and by a grandnephew, Sidney Hugh Breese.
Surviving are six nieces and nephews, including her caregivers, Mr. Ronald J. Breese and his cousin, Ms. Bonniee L. Breese; five great-nieces and great-nephews; and sisters-in-law, Mrs. Barbara Breese, Wilkes-Barre; and Mrs. Bertha Breese, Durham, N.C.
Homegoing services for Miss Breese will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday from New Covenant Christian Fellowship Church, 774 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, with Bishop Wallace E. Smith, pastor, officiating.
Entombment will follow in the Oak Lawn Cemetery Mausoleum, 1250 S. Main St., Hanover Township.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to join the Breese family for visitation and remembrances at New Covenant Christian Fellowship Church from 9 a.m. until the time of services Saturday.
John V. Morris Family Funeral Homes Inc., Wilkes-Barre Heights chapel, is honored to care for Miss Breese and her family at this time.
To send the Breese family words of comfort, support and friendship, please visit our family's website at johnvmorrisfuneralhomes.com.
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She will be missed. Bev was a part of my family. Her passing has been very hard on us, we just found out she is gone. My heart goes out to her family, we loved her very much.
Susan Wynder
February 4, 2013
I was very sorry to learn of Beverly's death. I have known her all my life. Our Mother's very good friends. She will surely me missed.
Kathy WnderWaring
February 4, 2013
January 29, 2013
I met Beverly at Temple University, in the office of former President, Peter Liacouras. She was my supervisor. We developed a friendship that lasted past our days at Temple. She was a kind, intelligent, friendly and dependable person. And, a positive role model for many young black women at Temple. She will be missed by many, and remembered fondly. Love and prayers to her family and friends. Brenda Brooks
January 29, 2013
I graduated from Coughlin in '56 with Beverly. When we studied Macbeth in English class, her and I sat together. I visited with her in her home one time. She was a lovely person.
Catherine (cathy) (Moran) Parker
January 23, 2013
Sorry to hear about Beverly's passing, she was a wonderful person and a great friend. My sincere wishes to her family.
Madeleine Garrett and the Garrett Family
Madeleine Garrett
January 22, 2013
I was very saddened to hear about Beverly Breese's passing. I worked with Beverly in Peter Liacouras' office in the late 80's early 90's. She was a wonderful person to have known and worked with. I've thought of her often over the years since her retirement. I remember how well she took care of her mother. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Beverly was a beautiful person. Sincerely, Helen M. Burke
January 21, 2013
Saddened to learn of Beverly's passing. We went to Coughlin H. S. together and were friends. She was truly a beautiful person inside and out.
Carla Newmann Koch
January 21, 2013
Beverly was a well liked person, and had a great attitude. We will miss her for sure. May she rest in peace.
Bud Holmgren
January 20, 2013
Dear Family of Beverly, I was sad when I saw Beverly's death notice. I went to school with Beverly from 9th to 12th grade at Coughlin, she sat behind me in the third row. ( we did sit alphabetically at that time) Beverly was a beautiful and gracopis person. Please accept my deepest sympathy and prayers for her family.
Prayerfully,
Sister Mary Daria Bisulca, R.S.M.
(Joanne Bisulca, class of 1956)
Sister Daria Bisulca
January 20, 2013
Sorrow at the passing of our classmate.
John Kucirka
January 19, 2013
I went to school with Beverly and she was a dear friend for 4 years at Coughlin High School. Beverly was a special person and I will remember the good times we spent together in school and high school activities, especially football games. May God be with you at this time of sorrow.
Aggie
January 19, 2013
Sorry to hear of Beverlys passing. Great Classmate. Wonderful person. My sincere condolences. Class of 56.
Janet (Murphy) Sladinski
January 19, 2013
I went to school with Beverly. She was a great friend. Many fond memories of High School days. Kathy {Zarola}Stile.
January 18, 2013
I was so sorry to hear about Beverly passing.I went to school with her at North ST AND Coughlin.great memories.
Carole [Lane } Davies
January 18, 2013
Beverly and I went through Coughlin High together. She was an excellent friend and member of the Class of 56.
My most sincer wishes to her family. She was one of a kind and can not be replaced.
Art Jones
January 18, 2013
I am deeply saddened for your loss. I remember Beverly when she was a little girl.
Mattiebelle Collins (Harris)
January 18, 2013
Sorry to hear of your loss. I knew Beverly and her family for many years.
Mattiebelle Collins
January 18, 2013
I went to school with Beverly and enjoyed learning with her. She was the nicest person and very smart. She will be missed.
Barbara Angielski (Rebrik)
January 18, 2013
I only met your Aunt Beverly a few times but could tell immediately she was a wonderful person and dearly cherished by family. So sorry for your loss. Linda Trompetter
January 17, 2013
To the Breese family! sadden to hear of your loss!
Bobbi Crenshaw-Patterson
January 17, 2013
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