OBIT: Walter J. BEAL Jr., 2008, native of Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Barry and Betty Christy. jhurl@meyersdalelibrary.org Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ ----------------------------------------------- BEAL, Walter J. Jr. 07/24/08 Daily American Walter J. Beal Jr., 72, Schellsburg, died July 22, 2008, at home. Born Aug. 2, 1935, in Meyersdale, son of Walter J. Sr. and Ethel (Good) Beal. Preceded in death by parents; one brother and two sisters; infant son, Jonny Walter Beal; and adopted son, Ray France. Survived by wife of 53 years, the former Betty F. Hinzy; and these children, Barry; Carol and husband, Ron Moore; Ronald and wife, Sheila; Fay and husband, Steve Ammermon; Debra and husband, Glenn Mitchell; and Pamela and husband, Stevie Ammermon. Also survived by 17 grandchildren and 19 great- grandchildren. Member of Point Church of the Brethren in Schellsburg. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. No viewing or receiving of friends. Arrangements by George E. Mason Funeral Home Inc., Davidsville. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Windber Hospice, 600 Somerset Ave., Windber, PA 15963.