Official Obituary of
Ronald L. "Jake" Beggs
May 18, 1952 ~ September 26, 2020 (age 68) 68 Years Old
Ronald Beggs Obituary
Ronald L. “Jake” Beggs, age 68, of Butler passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 26, 2020.
Jake was born May 18, 1952 on the family farm in Clay Township. He was the son of the late Albert M. Beggs and the late Helen M. Campbell Beggs. Jake served with the United States Marine Corps from 1972 to 1975. He worked for Clay Township for over thirty two years as a laborer/operator and roadmaster. Jake loved hunting and fishing and was well known for his large vegetable garden.
Jake is survived by his wife, Dorothy M. Beggs, whom he married March 2, 1979; his lab, Molly; one sister, Betty Overly of Butler; two brothers, Charles A. (Nancy J). Beggs of Butler and Robert J. Beggs of Indiana, PA; one half sister, Marie Byers, of NC and several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will be received at the William F. Young Funeral Home, 132 Main Street, West Sunbury from 6 to 8 Tuesday, September 29, 2020. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 11:00 Wednesday, September 30, 2020 with Paul Cashdollar, family friend and neighbor officiating.
Burial will be in the West Sunbury Union Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the family.
For the safety of the family and friends and in accordance with the COVID-19 State Guidelines, visitors are required to wear a mask or face covering and maintain social distance.
Jake was born May 18, 1952 on the family farm in Clay Township. He was the son of the late Albert M. Beggs and the late Helen M. Campbell Beggs. Jake served with the United States Marine Corps from 1972 to 1975. He worked for Clay Township for over thirty two years as a laborer/operator and roadmaster. Jake loved hunting and fishing and was well known for his large vegetable garden.
Jake is survived by his wife, Dorothy M. Beggs, whom he married March 2, 1979; his lab, Molly; one sister, Betty Overly of Butler; two brothers, Charles A. (Nancy J). Beggs of Butler and Robert J. Beggs of Indiana, PA; one half sister, Marie Byers, of NC and several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will be received at the William F. Young Funeral Home, 132 Main Street, West Sunbury from 6 to 8 Tuesday, September 29, 2020. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 11:00 Wednesday, September 30, 2020 with Paul Cashdollar, family friend and neighbor officiating.
Burial will be in the West Sunbury Union Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the family.
For the safety of the family and friends and in accordance with the COVID-19 State Guidelines, visitors are required to wear a mask or face covering and maintain social distance.
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