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Dorothy Elaine Beer
October 26, 2021

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DOROTHY BEER OBITUARY

Dorothy E. Beer, 91 of Barr Slope, PA died Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center.

The daughter of Clarence L. and Hanna E. (Woffenden) Wheeler, she was born on July 28, 1930 in Dixonville, PA.

Dorothy graduated from Commodore High School.

She was a member of the Two Lick Baptist Church in Dixonville, PA.

Dorothy wed William “Bill” D. Beer on October 28, 1949 and they shared fifty-eight years of marriage before his death on January 3, 2008.

Some of Dorothy’s favorite pastimes were playing board games with her grandchildren and baking. Several of the homemade baked goods and treats her family especially recalls are Dorothy’s chocolate chip cookies, apple dumplings and Rice Krispy treats. She also enjoyed collecting bells.

Dorothy faithfully watched the Pittsburgh Pirates and was very fond of spending time with her dog, Beau and going to cousin lunches with Carol Rae and Marlene.

A loving wife, mother and grandmother, Dorothy was affectionately known as Mama; Grandma Dorothy and MawMaw Dorothy by her grandchildren and great grandchildren, whom she loved dearly.

Dorothy is survived by her five children: Elva Lou Valenti of Clymer, PA; Randy Beer and fiancé, Barbie of Gardnerville, NV; Tracy Beer and wife, Ilene (Parada) of Land O’Lakes, FL; Scott Beer and wife Jennifer (Matko) of Glen Campbell, PA and Kris Beer and wife Jodi (Hodak) of Marion Center, PA; her ten grandchildren: Jennifer Valenti Pelleier and fiancé Jacob Waggoner; Jill Valenti Cooper and husband Shannon; Jeff Valenti and fiancé, Tanya Gibbons; Jesse Beer and wife Kelly (Thompson); Cody Beer and wife Alyssa (Barringer); Addaleia Beer; Andrew Beer; Addessa Beer; Hanna Beer and Molly Beer; five great - grandchildren: Tristan Pelletier; Zachary Prugh; Kylee Cooper; Emmitt Cooper and Chloe Beer and her brother, Alvin Wheeler and wife Virginia (Fairman) of West Farmington, OH.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bill; her son-in-law, Daniel Valenti and her daughter-in-law, Joyce Beer.

Due to COVID concerns, private family arrangements are with the assistance of the Rairigh Funeral Home, Ltd. in Hillsdale, PA with interment at the New Life Lutheran Cemetery, Marion Center, PA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the New Life Lutheran Cemetery may be forwarded to in c/o: 279 Barr Slope Road, Clymer, PA 15728.

Visit www.rairighfh.com to sign Dorothy’s guestbook and share a condolence message.

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