Beverly L. Weller Longenecker, 72, of Bellefonte, died Saturday, June 3, 2006, at Mt. Nittany Medical Center in State College.
She was born July 28, 1933 in Julian, PA, a daughter of the late Joseph and Iva Irwin Weller.
Beverly graduated from Bellefonte High School in 1950.
Early in life she worked at the Penn Belle Hotel, in Bellefonte, as a telephone operator. After moving to the Lebanon PA area, she worked at the J. C. Penney Store, Frank Real Estate, and for the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare.
She enjoyed all kinds of crafts including plastercraft, knitting, crocheting, and was an accomplished seamstress. She was very musically inclined and enjoyed playing the guitar and piano. She was always interested in learning new things and was an avid reader.
Ms. Longenecker is survived by two daughters, Anita M. White and her husband Rick, of Lebanon, Vicki L. Serrano and her husband Tom, of Faber, VA; two sons, Daniel C. Longenecker of Eden, NC, and Dale O. Longenecker Jr. of Tremont, PA; three sisters, Janet Goodson of Florida, Norma Shuey of Pennsylvania and Lana Weller of South Carolina; one brother, Thomas Weller of Georgia; 7 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a great grandson, one sister Deanna White, and one brother Darrell Weller.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to The Faith Center, Food Pantry, 110 W. High St. Bellefonte, PA 16823.
Friends will be received from Noon until 1:00 p. m. Tuesday, June 6, 2006, at Mark D. Heintzelman Funeral and Cremation Service, 1034 Benner Pike, State College, PA. The funeral will follow at 1:00 p. m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. George Burn officiating. Burial will be at Centre County Memorial Park 1032 Benner Pike, State College, PA
A guest book can be signed or condolences sent to the family at www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com.