Beverly Jean Recker, 69, Simpsonville, SC, formerly of West Clifford and Carbondale, PA, died on October 7, 2015.
Born in Elmhurst, Queens, NY, daughter of the late Walter and Stella Evanishyn Klaptosky, she is a graduate of St. Michael's High School, Brooklyn, NY. She was employed at St. Joseph's Hospital and the Carbondale Nursing Home, Carbondale, PA, in a variety of roles before relocating to South Carolina. She retired from Brookwood Community Church, Simpsonville, SC, in 2011. Her family will remember her love and generosity, unfailing strength through a courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis, her delicious baked goodies, her fondness for cows, and her infectious laughter.
She is survived by a daughter, Christine and husband E. Warren Page, Newberry, SC; sons, Daniel Recker and partner Carla Jones, Simpsonville, SC, Thomas Mindas and wife Molly, Newton Ransom, PA; daughter-in-law, Michele Meloni-Recker; grandchildren, Robert, Daniel, Christopher and Mauriana Recker, Evan Page, Wesley and Seth Mindas; one great-granddaughter, Melody Ann Recker, expected in January; many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
She is preceded in death by a son, Robert Recker, Jr. and a sister, Gail Lines.
The funeral was held Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. from the Welsh Hill Church, Union Dale, PA, with Pastor Bonnie Resseguie, officiating. Interment, Welsh Hill Cemetery, Union Dale. Pallbearers: Grandson's: Evan Page, Daniel Recker, Christopher Recker, Robert Recker; cousin: Dean Scott; and close friend: Don Allen.
Friends called Friday, October 16, 2015 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Carmine J. & Louis C. Parise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Farview and 41st Street, Carbondale, PA.
In lieu of flowers, donations were sent to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 9771 Southern Pine Blvd, Charlotte, NC, 28273.
Visitation at Funeral Home
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Friday, October 16, 2015
Carmine J. & Louis C. Parise Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.
89 Farview Street
Carbondale, Pennsylvania, United States
18407
Funeral Service
10:00 am Saturday, October 17, 2015
Bethel Congregation At Welsh Hill Church
RD 1
Union Dale, Pennsylvania, United States
18470
Interment
11:30 am Saturday, October 17, 2015
Welsh Hill Cemetery, Union Dale, PA
RD 1
Union Dale, Pennsylvania, United States