Harold Rhinehart Beazell, Jr.

Harold Rhinehart Beazell, Jr. formerly of Meadowood in Butler, PA, and Concordia Haven III, Cabot, PA, passed away on January 13, 2014. Born July 12, 1925 in Monongahela, PA, he was the son of the late Harold Rhinehart Beazell, Sr. and Mary Alice Beazell McDowell. During his senior year at Monongahela High School, Hal enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Following his Naval Service in WW II, he graduated from Ohio University with a B.A. in Business in 1949. He was a businessman and along with his wife, owned Hal's Shop'n Save in Butler, PA. Following the sale of his grocery store in 1971, Hal worked for Lutheran Service Society and then as the Director of the Butler County Area Agency on Aging retiring in 1992. He was a member and volunteer of the Butler County Republican Committee and the Lyndora American Legion Post 778. He was a long term member of First United Methodist Church in Butler and after moving became a member of Cabot United Methodist Church. He was a life member of Western Star Lodge #21 F&AM; Scottish Rite of New Castle; Syria Temple, Butler Caravan #14, and Past President of Butler Shrine Luncheon Club. Earlier past times included coin collecting and being a train enthusiast. Surviving are his sister Mary Katherine (Kay) Blair and husband Carl of Hemphill, Texas; his children, a son, Harold R. Beazell, III of Franklin, PA; 2 daughters, Marcia Beazell Scott and husband Bob of Allentown, PA and Cynthia Beazell Krchnavy and husband Stephen of Sarver, PA; 6 grandchildren, Christina Scott Harley and husband John IV, Felicity Scott Bodden and husband Kyle, Brittnye Scott, Laura Beazell Krchnavy-Romonovich and husband Zachery, Mathew Junker and wife Leann, Sarah VanDyne and husband Michael; 6 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Marilyn in 2011, his sister Donna Gail McDowell in 1984, and a grandson Charles R. Scott III in 2001. A memorial service will be held at a future date. Correspondence of condolence can be sent to: Cynthia Beazell Krchnavy 114 Crestwood Dr. Sarver, PA 16055 Memorial gifts can be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children. The address is: Office of Donor Development Shriners Hospitals for Children International Headquarters 2900 Rocky Point Dr. Tampa, FL 33607 800-241-4438 to make a gift by phone

Harold Rhinehart Beazell, Jr.

July 12, 1925 - January 13, 2014