Rita E. Bean
PORT ALLEGANY- Rita E. Bean, 89, of Maple St. passed away Sunday (Apr. 24, 2011) at her home unexpectedly.
Born February 20, 1922, in Norwich Township, PA, she was a daughter of William G. and Elberta Marsh Alcock. On Dec. 24, 1941, in Smethport, she married Everett M. Bean, who died Nov. 24, 2001.
Mrs. Bean had worked over 20 years for Pierce Glass Co. (formerly Ball Corporation) of Port Allegany, before her retirement.
She was a lifetime resident of the area and a former member of OES Myrtle Chapter of Port Allegany, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 258, Port Allegany, where she was a past president.
Surviving is a daughter, Terri J. (William) Owens of Port Allegany; a son, Roger E. (Lynnette) Bean of Shelbyville, MI; 4 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandson; a sister, Doris Austin of Smethport; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Everett, a brother, Robert Alcock; and a sister, Connie Corbett.
Friends will be received from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday in the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany, where funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. with Rev. Evon McJunkin, officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany.
Memorials can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Condolences sent to: Terri Owens
100 Chestnut St.
Port Allegany, PA 16743