Beverly S. Stefl

1939 - 2025

Beverly S. "Susie" (Hayden) Stefl, 85, of Latrobe, passed away Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, at Independence Health System Latrobe Hospital. Born Dec. 12, 1939, in Greensburg, she was the daughter of the late Earl Hayden and Catherine (Kepple) Hayden. Susie began her career with Bell Telephone as a switchboard operator and remained with the company after it was acquired by Verizon. She then retired from Verizon as a clerk in the business office. She had a very generous heart towards veterans and animal organizations. Nothing was more important to Susie than spending time with her family. Family game nights were a favorite pastime, especially playing competitive games of Rummikub or Left, Center, Right. She loved to celebrate any special occasion, from birthdays to holidays, sporting events, and special achievements. Susie loved to bake Christmas cookies with her daughter and grandchildren. In her younger years, she enjoyed amusement parks, especially roller coasters, and in her later years, QVC shopping. She adored her grandchildren and considered her great-grandchild one of the biggest blessings in her life. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald W. Stefl; and two sisters, Earla Jean McKeel and Dolores DeFloria. Susie is survived by a daughter, Ronni Brackney, and her husband, Robert Jr., of Latrobe; four grandchildren, Madison, Michael, Megan, and McKenna Brackney; one great-grandson, Brooks Ryder Brackney; several nieces and nephews; and her beloved cat, Penny. Family and friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, at LOPATICH-BRINKER FUNERAL HOME LLC, 601 Weldon St., Latrobe. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in the funeral home with the Rev. Jess Felici officiating. Interment will follow at St. Clair Cemetery, Greensburg. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Cross Your Paws Rescue, 294 Donohoe Road, Greensburg, PA 15601. To sign the online guest book, send condolences, or share a story, please visit www.lopatichbrinker.com.