Obituary of Dale L. Beach

Mr. Dale L. Beach, Sr., 89, of Kerr Mill Rd., Titusville passed away at 3:01 AM on Friday, September 9, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Beach was born on March 29, 1927, in Titusville to the late George E. and Gladys V. Ullom Beach. He married Dorothy M. Beach on May 22, 1948, in Titusville. Mrs. Beach preceded him in death on July 14, 2014. He was a veteran of US Army having served during World War II. He entered the service on Dec. 19, 1945, at Pittsburgh and was honorably discharged on June 11, 1947 with the rank of Private First Class. Mr. Beach was employed in the maintenance department at Universal Cyclops Specialty Steel Corp for 31 years. He retired in 1982. He was a member of the Bruce Shorts Post 5958 VFW and the Cleo J. Ross Post 368 American Legion. Mr. Beach loved horses, playing shuffleboard and pitching horseshoes. He is survived by 3 sons, Dale L. Beach, Jr. and wife Sherry, Gary Beach and wife Kathy, Allen Beach and wife Patricia all of Titusville; 2 daughters, Vickie Corey and husband Bill, Yvonne Leach and husband Ken all of Titusville; 20 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; 2 brother, Dennis Beach and wife Patricia of Orlando, FL, Richard Beach of Titusville; a sister, Violet Hoffman and husband Jack of Titusville; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Beach was preceded in death by 4 brothers, Albert, Leo, Donald, and Edward Beach. Friends may call at the Hennes-Garrett Funeral Home 203 E. Main St., Titusville, PA 16354 on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM and attend the funeral service from the funeral home on Tuesday at 11:00 AM. Interment will be in St. Walburga Cemetery with full military rites observed. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Crawford County 406 W. Oak St., Titusville, PA 16354.