Beryl W. Mealey, 82, of Bruin, PA, passed away Friday, November 8, 2013.
He was born May 2, 1931 in Hornell, NY, the son of Grant and Gladys (Pressure) Mealey.
Beryl moved to Mt. Jewett, PA as a child and lived there until age 13; he then moved to Tylersburg, PA. He attended North Clarion High School and honorably served as a Sergeant in the US Army during the Korean War, working with the 79th Combat Engineer as a heavy equipment operator. Beryl moved to Bruin in 1962, where he spent the rest of his life.
Beryl was employed as a truck driver for 28 years with R&H Corporation, worked as a sub-contractor for 11 years at Owens Illinois Glass in Clarion and worked in the boiler house at Witco for 9 and-a-half years. His last place of employment was with the Bruin Borough and he was there until his retirement.
Hardworking is how Beryl will be remembered by his family and friends. He loved being outdoors working on projects, with mowing the grass and remodeling his house being two of his favorite activities.
He is survived by his sons, Randall Mealey and wife, Sherri, of Grove City, Richard Mealey and wife, Cindy, of Leeper, Dale Mealey, of Utica, NY, and Greg Mealey and wife, Dacey, of Fenelton; daughter, Pamela Rippee and husband, Dean, of Saxonburg; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Beryl was preceded in death by his parents; loving wife, Marilyn Ruth (Hargenrader) Mealey, whom he married April 29, 1958 and who died April 13, 2013; and one great-granddaughter.
At Beryl’s request, services were private.
Memorial contributions can be made in Beryl’s name to the VNA Inpatient Hospice, 115 Technology Drive, Butler, PA 16001.