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Stephen Beres Obituary
Born Sept. 2, 1929, in Wilkes-Barre Township, he was a son of the late Michael and Elizabeth Berish.
After high school, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1950 to 1955.
Upon discharge, he enrolled at East Stroudsburg State Teachers College, earned a master of education degree from Scranton University and received his superintendent certification from Lehigh University. He was an educator his whole career, retiring in 1993 as principal of Rice Township Elementary School, Mountain Top.
Affectionately known to his family and friends as "Pop," "the Energizer Bunny" or "master of all trades," he was always a phone call away, any time, any place, sticking by our side through thick and thin. Known and loved for many things, a couple of his favorite quotes were "Hey don't kiss my Gramma!," "Never see it from the bridge" and "a blind man would love to see it."
He especially loved spending time with his family and simple pleasures of being Santa on his favorite holiday, Christmas, watching Eagles football and Red Sox baseball, his annual family vacations to Ocean City, Md., and eating vanilla ice cream.
Pop was a longtime member of the Catholic War Vets, Post 274, Ashley, and the American Legion, Post 781, Mountain Top.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, John, Mary Nilon, Michael, Joseph and Andrew.
He is survived by his loving wife and soulmate of 64 years, Norma Motovidlak Beres; daughters, Maribeth and husband, Chip Galbraith, and Cheryl and husband, George Thomas; grandchildren, Bryan Thomas, Meghan and Justin Galbraith; and great-granddaughter, Reilly Olivia, the love of his life and the sparkle in his eye.
Funeral services will be held at 8:45 a.m. Saturday from Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, 21 N. Meade St., Wilkes-Barre, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Jude Parish, 420 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top.
Private interment will be held in Calvary Cemetery, Drums.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the Sacred Heart.
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Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Beres
Ed Janison
December 30, 2013
I am a former student of Rice Elementary, where Mr. Beres was principal in the early-mid 1980s.
I am saddened to hear of his passing. I remember one time when my mother and I were shopping in the Weis Market in Mountaintop. Mr. Beres sneaked up behind me and said "guess who".
He is a wonderful man and will be sorely missed.
Sincerely,
Ed Janison
Cathy Wren
December 29, 2013
so sorry to hear about pa I loved him so he was a great guy made me smile I found out late Friday or I wouldve been there love yas all <3 Cathy
December 27, 2013
What a memory! You remembered my name all these years,after so many kids! I will always remember you!
Gwen Gillman Sakowski
One of your kids from Wright Twp.
Colleen Douglas
December 27, 2013
Cheryl so sorry to hear about your DAD he was a great guy and was always doing something just know he is now in a much better and peaceful place will be sadly missed love to you all
December 27, 2013
Awe Cheryl, so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a great man! Peace be with you my friend.
The Webbs
December 27, 2013
We will sadly miss Pop. Our deepest sympathies to his family and friends.
Dory Andrews
December 27, 2013
So sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful person to have known. Always had a smile on his face and a kind word to say.
Jerry & Shannon Jones
December 27, 2013
From the bottom of our hearts, our deepest sympathy to you all...
Pat Rawls
December 26, 2013
Cheryl and family, so sorry for your loss.
Betty Collotty
December 26, 2013
So sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you and your family. Betty ,Gene and Angelina
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