Beatrice McMullen

Beatrice “Bea" McMullen, 101, of Northern Cambria and Graystone Manor at Bellmeade, Altoona, Pennsylvania, died May 22, 2026, at UPMC Altoona. Born November 18, 1924, in Barnesboro, she was
the daughter of Frank and Antonia (Spadaro) Sgro.

Beatrice was the last remaining member of the Sgro family. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, William; her parents; sisters, Frances Sgro, Catherine (John) Senita, Dominica (Howard) Limburg, and Mary (William) Gaul; brothers, Peter Sgro and infant brother Antonio Sgro; and brothers- and sisters-in-law, Betty (Patrick) Lantzy, Paul (Nancy) McMullen, Ronald (Janis) McMullen, and Robert McMullen.

She is survived by her sons, William C. (Holly) McMullen and F. Daniel McMullen (Janet Simanski); daughter, Kathleen (Richard) Loman; grandchildren, Michael, Lynne, Tess, and Sophie McMullen, and
Christopher and Corey (Andrea) Loman; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Also surviving are brothers- and sisters-in-law, Naomi McMullen, James (Patricia) McMullen, Charles (Janet) McMullen, Mary Ellen (Thomas) Lowe, Shirel (Paul) Lefko, and Patrick (Diane) McMullen.

Beatrice retired from the Bureau of Employment Security after forty years of service. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed walking, traveling, and spending time with family and
friends. Bea especially cherished her many friends at Cambrian Hills and enjoyed trips to various golf courses with them. She was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, a former board member of the
Barnesboro Public Library, a member of Cambrian Hills Country Club, and a Eucharistic Minister at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. A special thank you is extended to the staff of Graystone Manor at Bellmeade for their compassionate care.

Family and friends will be received from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Barrett Funeral Home, 822 Philadelphia Ave., Northern Cambria, preceding the Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania, with Rev. Canice McMullen, O.S.B., celebrant. Committal will be at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery, Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Northern Cambria Public Library or the Cemetery Fund at Prince of Peace Church, 811 Chestnut Avenue, Northern Cambria, PA 15714.

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