Beverley Elaine Kaste

Beverley Elaine Kaste, 88, of McDonald, passed away peacefully, in her home, Monday, October 27, 2025. She was born April 20, 1937, in Washington, a daughter of the late Howard Allen Sheller and Ethel Adeline Frye Sheller. Beverley was a 1956 graduate of Hickory High School. After graduation, she worked for Washington Family Services and later in life she worked as a dental assistant for John Wheatley DDS in Hickory. Beverley was a member of Hickory UEP Church. Most recently she attended Cross Creek Presbyterian Church, where she was a member of the choir. She was also a member of the Hickory VFD Ladies Auxiliary and the Hickory Lioness Club. She was a former member of the Old Schoolhouse Players, where she performed in several plays. She enjoyed bowling and participating in both women's and couples' leagues. She also enjoyed making homemade hardtack with her sisters and their families and loved making homemade buns for family gatherings. On June 15, 1975, she married William F. "Fred" Kaste, who passed away January 8, 2025. Surviving Beverley are her son, James (Lorraine) Kaste of Burgettstown; a granddaughter, Amanda Kaste (Cody Ford) of Texas; two sisters, Cora (Dave) Narigon of Washington, and Connie (Bill) Kiehl of Chartiers Township; four sisters-in-law: Mary Frye of Clearwater, Fla.; Gladys (Clarence) Wier of Sharpsville; Norma (Thomas) McKnight of Lancaster, S.C.; Nancy (Jim) Matijevich of Burgettstown; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Paul Frye; and her in-laws, Raymond and Naomi Kaste. All funeral arrangements are private and being handled by Jerome A. Stefkovich Funeral Home Inc., Avella. Condolences may be expressed at www.stefkovichfuneralhome.com