Frank Warren Beaver

August 7, 1943 - February 19, 2017

Frank Warren Beaver, age 73, of Hegins, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, February 19, 2017 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital- S. Jackson, Pottsville. He was born on Saturday, August 7, 1943, in Abrington Twp, Montgomery County, a son of the late Warren Everett Beaver and the late Kathryn Reinoehl; a grandson of the late Frank and Lydia Reinoehl. He was a 1961 graduate of Tri-Valley High School. Frank was a self employed truck driver for many years, then drove for International Anthracite and Mazzuca Enterprises, prior to his retirement. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was an avid auto racing fan. Franks most important thing in his life was spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife Esther Bianchi Beaver, to whom he was married for 53 years. He is also survived by a daughter, Tammy L Stehr and her husband Thomas of Valley View; a son, Brian F Beaver and his wife Natalie van der Horst of Springfield, VA; three grandsons, Kollin Bordner, Brandon Bordner and his wife Katerina, and Mason Beaver; two great granddaughters, Maiya and Alina Bordner; three brothers, Terry Beaver, William Walter, and Gary Walter; a sister, Susan Charkaway; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services were held at the Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at 11am, with Rev Robert Straub officiating. A viewing was held from 10am to 11am on Saturday at the funeral home. Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.