Geneva Beard, 87, of Steubenville, OH died Thursday July 3, 2008 at The Inn at Wyngate, Weirton, WV. She was born March 4, 1921 in Martins Ferry, OH a daughter of the late Abraham and Bessie Isaac Thomas. Geneva was preceded in death by her husband John E. Beard II; son John E. Beard III; two sisters Laura Cottingham and Lila Zifzal and two brothers Tom and George Thomas. Geneva was a member of Woman’s Club of Steubenville and a former member of Second United Presbyterian Church. She served in the Women’s Army Corp during WW II and was a civil service clerk for the City of Steubenville for many years. Surviving are her son Michael (Linda) Beard of Cranberry Township, PA; daughter-in-law Martha Beard of Fox Chapel, PA; three grandchildren Beth (Chris) Petersen of Boulder, CO, Brian Beard of Palm Springs, CA and John Beard of Fox Chapel, PA; one great grandson Jack Petersen of Boulder, CO and sister Elizabeth Thomas of California. Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home on Monday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. where services will be held Tuesday 10 a.m. with Rev. Tom Thomas, her nephew, officiating. Burial at Union Cemetery.
09/03/2024
Bruce and Donna Bowers & Sons
Dear Family, We are very sorry for your loss. Your mother was a kind, generous, and respected woman. She was a good friend of Bruce's mother. She purchased each of our three son's newborn pictures. May God bless you and all those who were fortunate to have known your dear mother and grandmother.
09/03/2024
Sheila Werkin (Controguerra)
Dear Mike and family, I was sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. No matter how old a person is, it is difficult to lose a parent. I was not sure if that was your mother when I read it in the paper, but I did see Emanuela today and she told me I was correct. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care. Sheila
09/03/2024
Brian Beard
Grammy B, you will be missed and will always be in my thoughts. Thank you for the great times we have shared together. Hope you are with grandpa and dad. Love, Brian
09/03/2024
Brian Beard
09/03/2024
Jerry & Mary Lynn Ricci
Mike, We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of your mom. An obituary can only highlight a small portion of one's life and her memory will live on in the hearts of those that loved her and knew her. She was a good friend to both my mom and Jerry's for many years. May you find comfort in knowing that she is an Angel in heaven now and with her loved ones who have preceded her. Her memory will live on forever in the hearts of those whose lives she touched. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that she was loved by many people and may God Bless and comfort you and your family during this difficult time. May her memory be eternal. Jerry, Mary Lynn and Nicholas Ricci
09/03/2024
Bob Sohovich
As the Steubenville Herald-Star City Hall reporter, I had frequent contact with Geneva. She was most proud of her family and really savored the trips to watch OSU play in the Rose Bowl. She was a woman of integrity and high standards in an office that had to withstand the pressures of those seeking an advantage on police and fire Civil Service tests and promotions. In short, she was a fine lady and I do wish that her family will be consoled by the many wonderful and warm times spent with her. Bob Sohovich Columbus
09/03/2024
Richard Ranallo
Dear Martha and Michael Please accept my sympathy on the loss of your mother. Mrs. Beard was someone I admired . I knew her as a parent, neighbor, and worked with her in the City of Steubenville. She had such pride in Steubenville, our schools, and her family. Steubenville was better off that we had her in our corner. I am sure she was a great grandmother. We are saddened for your loss Sincerely Richard Ranallo
09/03/2024
Michelle Tedreau
Mike: My deepest sympathies in the loss of your Mother. May you find comfprt knowing she is at peace and living in God's kngdom reunited with loved ones. God Bless you at this very difficult time.
09/03/2024
Bert Lamp
I work at The Inn At Wingate in the kitchen and dinigroom and even though I only knew Geneva a short while caring for her was a honor and she will be missed by me and many others who have had the pleasure of knowing her. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
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