Beverly V. Seifert

Beverly V. Seifert, 71, of Preston Street Bedford, died Sunday, August 5, 2007 at her residence.  She was born on January 6, 1936 in Bedford, a daughter of the late George K. and LaVerne (Stultz) Arnold. On November 24, 1955 in Bedford, She married Jack L. Seifert.  After 51 years of marriage he survives along with four daughters, Lisa wife of Brian Shaffer of Bedford, Wendy Sarver of Manns Choice, Tina wife of Tom Brown of Osterburg, Jacqueline wife of Jere Hershberger of York, Eleven grandchildren:  Joseph, Derek, Megan, Sara, Joshua, Ethan, Brook, Bailee, Jordan, Shaun, Jacob, and a new granddaughter to be born this week. Three sisters, Sandra wife of Douglas Goodhart of Chambersburg,  Mary Ann wife of Dave Ebersole of Osterburg, Lynn Scritchfield of Bedford, and many nieces and  nephews.   She was preceded in death by two brothers:  Thomas Arnold survived by his wife Peggy of Altoona, and Edward Arnold and one sister Elaine survived by her husband Dale Diehl of York.

She was a member of the St. Thomas Catholic Church in Bedford.  She retired as a cook from the Bedford School District, and prior to that worked at Kennametal.  She was a graduate of Bedford High School Class of 1954, and enjoyed cooking and baking for all her children and grandchildren.

Funeral Mass: Wednesday, August 8, 2007, at 10:00 AM from the St. Thomas Catholic Church in Bedford, with the Father Donald Dusza celebrant.  Burial at Bedford County Memorial Park.  Friends will be received on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the Timothy A. Berkebile Funeral Home, in Bedford, where a vigil for the deceased will be held at 3:00 PM.  Those wishing may make contributions to the St. Thomas Catholic Church, 215 East Penn Street, Bedford, PA 15522.  The online guest book is available at www.berkebilefuneralhome.com