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2019
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Steven Beachy Obituary
19, of 5840 TR 409 Millersburg, died Friday January 25, 2019 in Altoona, Pa., a victim of a random shooting in State College, Pa on Thursday. His father, Dean W. Beachy, also died as a result of the shooting. Born June 22, 1999 in Canton he was the son of Linda Mary Beachy and the late Dean W. Beachy. Steven was a horseman and a member of Walnut Creek Mennonite Church.
In addition to his mother he is survived by three brothers Robert Joseph Beachy, Benjamin Dean Beachy and David Albert Beachy, all of Walnut Creek, a grandfather Bud Meader of Rochester, New Hampshire and aunts and uncles Diane Beachy, Esther Beachy, Daniel and Wilma Yoder, Dana and Lorraine Rines and Robert and Polly Meader.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday January 29, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the Mt. Hope Event Center in Mt. Hope with Pastor Don Hamsher officiating. A private burial will be held prior to services. Friends may call at the event center Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. and Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Smith-Varns Funeral Home in Sugarcreek is handling the arrangements. To share a memory, please visit the funeral home's web site. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Walnut Creek Mennonite Missions Program. (330-852-2560).
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The memories we made will never be forgotten. Prayers & love for the Family.
Sarah Sigafoos & Anna Vogt
January 29, 2019
Steven was an amazing young man who would always make us smile.
Sarah Sigafoos & Anna Vogt
January 29, 2019
Tom Gibson
January 28, 2019
No written words can describe how I felt about my friend Stevie. Stevie was one of the finest young men I have ever known. His smile would light up a room and his good nature was endearing and contagious to all around him. Stevie was a hard worker, a true leader, a great teammate and a loyal friend. A true gem was taken from the world at too early an age. I will miss you Stevie.
January 28, 2019
I don't know you but my heart breaks for you. Your loved ones (husband and son) probably saved other lives. Prayers for you all. Know that many people who do not know you are thinking of you and praying for you during this sad time. A person from Dover.
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January 27, 2019
God comfort & embrace the Beachy family in the tragic losses of Dean & Steve.
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