Mrs. Beatrice "Beattie" (Heister) Baldwin, age 83, formerly of Lansford Pa., died Saturday, January 31, 2009, at the home of her niece with whom she reside Mrs. Deborah Bryfogle, in Mertztown, Pa.
Beattie, was a member of the former English Congregational Church of Lansford, Pa., and a graduate of Lansford High School.
She worked as a administrative Asst. to the Carbon County Commissioner's, and for Mrs. Agnes McCarthy, in Jim Thorpe.
Active as a volunteer for the Tamaqua/Carbon American Cancer Society, she was also a former member of the Mahoning Valley Country Club.
Born in Lansford, Pa., she was the daughter of the late William Heister and Hannah (McCullion) Heister.
She is survived by her
One Son,
Mr. Blair H. Baldwin of Vancover, Wash.;
Sister-in-law, Mrs. Frances Lambert; and three nieces.
Preceded in death by her husband in 2006, Mr. Alfred "Fredo" Baldwin, and and infant daughter Joy Baldwin.
Arrangements are being handled by E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa., where the family will receive friends from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Friday, February 6, 2009.
Funeral service will be at E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc. at 11:00 AM Friday, February 6, 2009, Rev. Dr. Wayne E. Benack officiating.
Interment will be at Sky View Memorial Park in Tamaqua, Pa.
Memorials in her memory to Tamaqua Carbon American Cancer Society 33 West Ridge Street Lansford, Pa. 18232
Online Registry and Condolences to
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