Esther H. Behel, 85, of Clearfield died Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017 at the Ridgeview Elder Care and Rehabilitation Center, Curwensville.
She was born March 19, 1932 in Spangler, a daughter of the late Walter and Helen (Marsh) Langford.
Mrs. Behel was employed at CVS Pharmacy, Clearfield, for 10 years. Prior to that, she was employed by the former Cowdricks Drugstore.
She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Clearfield.
She is survived by three children, Edward Behel and his wife, Marilyn of Glen Richey, Carol Norris and her husband, Robert II of Columbus, Ohio and Scott Behel and his wife, Debra of Clearfield; six grandchildren, Sherry Kephart, Cynthia Marshall, Charles Marshall, Nicole Huston, Robert Norris III and Jennifer Behel; and 11 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Sandra Marshall; an infant daughter, Betsy Lynn Behel; four sisters, Dorothy Boob, Betty May, Elaine Kelliher and Edith Barnett; and two brothers, Thomas and Walter Langford.
As per her wishes, all services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 121 S. Second St., Clearfield or to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 275 21st St., Clearfield.
The Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, is in charge of arrangements.
To sign the online guestbook, go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.
