Search by Name
Search by Name
1928
2019
Beatrice Mae "Bea" Stahl Hissem, 90, of Normalville, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, at the home of her daughter, Carol, with whom she had been residing. She was born April 14, 1928, in Jones Mills, a daughter of the late Harry F. and Clara Kalp Stahl. She was a graduate of the former Ramsay High School in Mt. Pleasant with the class of 1946. She was a life member of the Roadman and White American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and served as its past president, treasurer, secretary, membership chairman and parliamentarian. She was also past president and secretary of the Westmoreland County Salon 188 and was a member of the Mt. Pleasant VFW. Beatrice was a member of Grace Baptist Church, where she had served as the church pianist. In addition to her parents, Beatrice was predeceased by her husband, A. Jay Hissem, in 1991; her sons, Robert Hissem and Winfield Hissem; her companion, Charles Achtzehn; her sister, Helen Fencil; her son-in-law, Gary G. Smith; and her grandson, Chad G. Smith. Beatrice will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her loving children, James Hissem and wife Verna, of Normalville, Joyce Frederick and husband Timothy, of Glenmoore, Patty Lander and husband Bert, of Newville, Linda Richter and husband Pete, of Normalville, B. Jayne Smith, of Canton, Ga., Beverly Keyser and husband Larry, of Scottdale, and Carol Shreve and Scott, of Normalville; her 30 grandchildren; and her numerous great-grandchildren. Beatrice was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Family and friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday in CLYDE BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., at the corner of Route 711 and 146 Municipal Building Road, Melcroft (724-455-2310), where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday with Pastor William Nicholson officiating. A committal service and interment will follow in Snowball Cemetery, Cook Township.
To leave a message or send condolences, please visit our website at www.brooksfuneralhomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
6 Entries
Bee was a wonderful person.
She always came to #981 for the installations. Bee will be very much missed by all.
January 14, 2019
Catherine Malinowski
January 11, 2019
I knew Bea as a helpful and patriotic leader in the Auxiliary. My deepest sympathy to all. Ann
January 11, 2019
Alison Whitcomb
January 11, 2019
We are so sorry for the loss.
Connie & Rich Pilato
January 10, 2019
Tracy Mckivitz
January 10, 2019
Showing 1 - 6 of 6 results
Jan
11
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Mark C. Brooks Funeral Home, Inc.146 Municipal Building Rd, Melcroft, PA 15462
Jan
12
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Mark C. Brooks Funeral Home, Inc.146 Municipal Building Rd, Melcroft, PA 15462
Jan
12
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Mark C. Brooks Funeral Home, Inc.146 Municipal Building Rd, Melcroft, PA 15462
Jan
13
11:00 a.m.
Mark C. Brooks Funeral Home, Inc.146 Municipal Building Rd, Melcroft, PA 15462
Funeral services provided by:
Mark C. Brooks Funeral Home, Inc.146 Municipal Building Rd, Melcroft, PA 15462
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read moreWhat kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read moreWe'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreIf you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read moreLegacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreThey're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read more