Obituary of Gary L Beach

Mr. Gary L. Beach, 66, of Titusville, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. Gary was born on March 15, 1954 in Titusville to the late Dale L. and Dorothy Madden Beach. He married Kathleen Ziemba on June 23, 1979. He was a graduate of Titusville High School, class of 1972. After graduation Gary enlisted in the United State Airforce. He entered the service on August 16, 1972 in Pittsburgh and was honorably discharged on July 3, 1976 at McGuire Airforce Base. While in the service Gary was a golden glove boxing champion. Gary worked for Cytemp Specialty Steel Corp. until its closing and then for various companies before retiring from Universal Stainless Steel. He was a member of St. Walburga Church, Bruce Shorts Post 5958 VFW, Cleo J. Ross Post 368 American Legion, and Moose 84 Family Center. Gary enjoyed hunting, 4 wheeling, spotting for deer, riding and training horses and being the handyman around the house. He loved his family dearly, especially his grandkids and was selfless in giving to others. Gary would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need. He is survived by his wife Kathy of Titusville; a son Jesse Beach and wife Kelly of Titusville; two daughters, Danielle Warner and husband Curtis of Centerville, and Kattie Vincent and husband Adam of Pleasantville; ten grandchildren Marissa, Ariana, Capri, and Paxton Warner, Lynzie, Zaden, and Zyler Beach, and Cole, Weston, and Karsyn Vincent; two brothers, Dale Beach, Jr. and wife Sherry of Titusville, and Allen Beach and wife Patricia of Titusville; two sisters Yvonne Leach and husband Ken of Titusville, and Vickie Corey and husband Bill of Titusville; a brother in law Joe Ziemba and wife Barb of Titusville; a sister in law Terri See of Centerville; his long time best friends Steve Smock and wife Claire of Titusville, and Lucky Miller and wife Jill of Titusville; numerous nieces and nephews, and grand nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home 303 N. Washington St. on Friday, from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at St. Titus Church. Full military rites will be observed with the members of the VFW and American Legion participating. Memorial contributions can be made to VFW Scholarship Fund 206 St. Johns St. Titusville, PA 16354.