Barbara A (Rhodes) Beach

Barbara A. Beach

August 3, 1954     April 7, 2025

Barbara A. Beach, 70, of Curryville, passed away Monday evening, April 7, 2025, at her home, following a brief illness.

She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Robert L. & Pauline I. (Isenberg) Rhodes.  On August 27, 1977, she married Monte L. Beach in Roaring Spring.

Surviving are her beloved husband of 47 years; three daughters: Amanda M. Decker (Paul) of Martinsburg, Stacy L. Kuster (Allen) of Roaring Spring, and Laura A. Porta (John) of Bedford; six grandchildren: Camden, Gavin and Norah Kuster, Gabby & Ben Decker, and Sydney Porta; a sister, Kim Horton (Joe) of Roaring Spring; and two brothers: Drew Rhodes (Pam) of Roaring Spring, and Paul Rhodes (Darla) of Martinsburg.

Barb was a 1972 graduate of Central High School, Martinsburg. In 1975, she earned a Registered Nursing degree from Lancaster General Hospital School of Nursing, and for the next eight years worked at Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring.  After starting their family, she joined her husband, Monte, in the day to day operations of Bowers Plumbing.

Barb was a member of Curryville Church, and loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  She also enjoyed gardening, camping, cooking, fishing, watching sports, and playing softball for many years.

At Barb’s request, all services will be private. Interment will be held at Diehl’s Crossroads Church Cemetery, rural Martinsburg. Arrangements are by John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Martinsburg.

Contributions in Barb’s memory may be given to your favorite local charity.