Barbara Bean

Barbara Bean obituary, Waterford, PA

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Barbara Bean Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home - Erie on Mar. 2, 2026.
Barbara McGavern Bean, 82, of Waterford, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026, at her residence. She was born in Erie on November 27, 1943, and the daughter of the late Ralph and Johanna Jensen McGavern.

Barbara enjoyed sewing, crafts, camping, and street rods.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband of 60 years, Joseph M. Bean, Sr. and her son, Joseph "Mick" Bean, Jr.

Survivors include her son, James "Jim" Bean (Jennifer) of Erie; two grandchildren, Jesse Bean (Desi) and Joe Bean; a great-grandson, Ellis Bean; her brother, Terry McGavern (Anna), and many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home, Inc. 5000 Wattsburg Rd., on Thursday, March 5th from 4 to 7 p.m. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the ANNA Shelter – www.theannashelter.com.

Please visit www.SchmidtFuneralHomeErie.com to leave a condolence on Barbara's Tribute Page.

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