Carol J. Beimel, 92, St. Marys

Carol J. Beimel, 92, of St. Marys, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Penn Highlands DuBois with her family by her side.

She was born on July 13, 1932 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late Raymond and Lavina Englehart Smithbauer.

On November 4, 1950, she married the late Clarence "Sonny" Beimel, who preceded her in death on January 1, 2016. Together they were blessed with more than 65 years of marriage.

Carol was a member of St. Marys Church and retired from Sylvania after many years of service. She was a member of the American Legion, the Ridgway Elks, and the Moose Club. What Carol enjoyed most was sitting on her back porch, enjoying the sunshine and watching the birds. She was especially delighted when she saw a cardinal, which was her favorite bird. She also loved when friends and family would come to visit, and looked forward to a good game of cards or Yahtzee. When she wasn't watching the birds in her yard, she was spoiling her cats, who were her constant companions.

She is survived by five children; Patti (Dennis) Lee of St. Marys, Paula (John) McMurray of St. Marys, Pam (Fred) Oknefski of Ridgway, Perry (LouAnn) Beimel of St. Marys and Pernell (Tina Herzing) Beimel of St. Marys; and by nine grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, step-grandchildren and step great-grandchildren. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Carol was preceded in death by her daughter; Penny Diem, and by two brothers; Michael Smithbauer and James Smithbauer.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Carol J. Beimel will be celebrated on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM at St. Marys Church, 315 Church Street, St. Marys, PA 1585 with Fr. Thomas Curry, OSB, as Celebrant.

Burial will follow in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home on Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM.

Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Center.

Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefamilyfuneralhomes.com