Donna E. Beer

1952 - 2025

Donna E. (Freehling) Beer, 73, of Lower Burrell, passed away Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Aug. 7, 1952, in Natrona Heights, a daughter of the late Clarence Samuel Freehling and Alberta (Carrier) Freehling Reamer. She was a graduate of Freeport High School and Duquesne University, receiving a degree as a medical secretary. She worked for Dr. Gollam, Henry Miller Spring, and Papercraft and retired after 18 years from Presco as a head secretary. Donna was a lifelong member of the Zion Methodist Community Church. She enjoyed gardening, flowers cooking, and camping. Her favorite song was "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston. She is survived by her loving husband, Gerald Beer, whom she married Oct. 8, 1988; her sister, Diane (Jerry) Beckwith of New Kensington; a brother, Samuel Dennis Freehling of Sarver; and nieces and nephews, Lyndsay Freehling of Lower Burrell, Lorrie (Raj Mahabir) of Hempfield Township, and Shawn (Lisa) Hicks of New Kensington. She is also survived by her sisters and brothers-in-law, Charlotte Henley of Apollo, Joyce Bastin of Ohio, Doris Doerr of Sarver, Barbara Beer of Sarver, Pam Goldstrom of Sarver, and Donald Beer of Florida. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her niece, Pamela Nicole (Hicks) Woodruff; nephew, Scott Freehling; brothers-in-law, Jim and Darl Beer; and her in-laws, Florence Clark and James Beer. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, at Zion Methodist Community Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver. A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. with Rev. Seth McClymonds Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at Sarverville Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Zion Methodist Community Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver, PA 16055. REDMOND FUNERAL HOME INC., Freeport, is entrusted with the arrangements. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.redmondfuneralhomeinc.com.