Methuen, Ma. – Rachel E. (Zindash) Beechan, 86, died Saturday July 21, 2007 at the Mary Immaculate Nursing & Restorative Center in Lawrence, Ma.
Born in Windber, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late John & Mary (Onitza) Zindash Mrs. Beechan resided in Methuen and was a devoted mother and housewife.
While residing in Pennsylvania she was a communicant of St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church.
The widow of Samuel Beechan; Rachel is survived by children Samuel & wife Sandra (Yasko) Beechan, Joseph and James Beechan all of Windber, Pa., Linda & husband Peter Lacasse, of Methuen, Elizabeth Preneta & husband Edward of Suffolk, Va., 7 grandchildren, James, Shannon, & Kimberly Beechan, Peter Jr. & Christopher & wife Jennifer Lacasse, & Michael & Kristie Preneta as well as many nieces and nephews.
Mrs Beechan is also survived by a niece Brenda Kelly of Brooklyn, NY.
There will be no reception in Massachusetts.
Family & Friends will be received in Windber, Pa. on Friday July 27th at the William Kisiel Funeral Home 1015 Graham Avenue Windber, Pa. 15963-1505.
A Funeral mass will take place in St. Mary’s Byzantine Greek Catholic Church on Saturday July 28, 2007, with burial to follow in St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Cemetery in Windber, Pa.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association of Mass. 311 Arsenal St. Watertown, Ma. 02472 & Mary Immaculate Health Care Services 189 Maple Street Lawrence, Ma. 01841.
Arrangements locally are under the direction of the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home, Inc. 233 Lawrence Street in Methuen.