George Michael Beacher Sr. ^{3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12}

   Another name for George was Buddy Beacher.^{1 7 10 13}

   FamilySearch ID: KD9H-5DW.

  Noted events in his life were:

1. Census in 1920 in Mahanoy Twp., Schuylkill, PA. ⁴ The head of the household is Anna Beacher (age 25). She is a widow living with her daughter Mae (6); son George (4 years 7 months); and Anna (1 year 4 months.) Anna has no occupation.

However, we can assume who her father and mother are. Also in the same rental housing where Anna lives is a household headed by George Sverha (65, coal miner) and Dora (54). Both are listed as being born in Austria, Solvak. George immigrated in 1886. Dora and son John immigrated in 1887. All were naturalized in 1893. Their children living with them are John (34); George (20); Susan (23); Joseph (19): and Michael (17). The census was recorded on January 9, 1920.

2. Census in 1940 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ¹⁴ In the 1940 Census at 524 E. Centre St. in Shenandoah was living George Beacher (indexed in census as Beacker), miner, in the household headed by Fred Neumeister, carpenter in coal industry, 64, and Fred's wife Anna Neumeister, seamstress in factory, 45, who was George's mother by her first marriage. George was born in Shenandoah, Fred in Lavelle, and Anna in Yatesville.

3. Occupation: P. & R. C. & I. Company, Knickerbacher Colliery, Yatesville, PA on 16 Oct 1940 in Yatesville, Schuylkill County, PA. ¹⁵

4. He was described as 5' 11" 195 lbs., blue eyes, blonde hair, ruddy complexion on 16 Oct 1940 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ¹⁵

5. Residence: 524 E. Centre St., Shenandoah, PA on 16 Oct 1940 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ⁸

6. He served in the military from 1942 to 1945 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. ^{5 16} He was a veteran of Guadalcanal in World War II, serving in the Marine Corps with a rank of Corporal. He enlisted 11 May 1942 in Philadelphia and was discharged 27 Feb 1945 in Philadelphia. His number was 389302.

7. Newspaper: Republican Herald, 25 May 1944, Pottsville, Schuylkill, PA. ¹⁷ Cpl. George M. Beacher, U.S.M.C., son of Mrs. Anna-Neumeister, 524 East Centre street, celebrated his birthday yesterday somewhere in the Southwest Pacific. Corporal Beacher entered the service two years and has been serving overseas since September, 1942.

8. Newspaper: Evening Herald: Twardzik-Beacher Webbing, 26 Dec 1944, Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ¹⁸ One of Shenandoah's most prominent young women, Victoria J. Twardzik, and a veteran of many Pacific battles, Cpl. George M. Beacher, U.S.M.C., of Shenandoah, were united in marriage at St. Stanislaus Church this afternoon. Rev. Stephen J. Zmich, pastor of the church, officiated. The bride, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. J. J. Twardzik, 312 West Oak street, was attired in a lovely wedding gown with a white taffeta top and net skirt. Her veil, a bonnet type with pearls, matched her gown and she carried a white carnation atop a white prayer book to complete the attire.
She was given in marriage by her father. The matron of honor, Mrs. Robert Dunlap, a sister of the bride, was dressed in a beautiful gown fashioned along. the same lines as the bride's. She wore an ice-blue gown with a tafetta top and a net skirt and a blue veil to match. She carried light pink carnations to complete her attire. Cpl. Beacher, the bridegroom, was attired in his U. S. Marine dress uniform. His interests were attended by Pfc. Thomas Dougherty, U.S.M.C., of Centralia, Marine "buddy" who had been with the bridegroom in his many Pacific theatre campaigns.
Mrs. Beacher is a graduate of the Shenandoah Annunciation High School, class of 1939, while her husband is a J. W. Cooper High School alumnus and prior to his entrance into the armed forces, was employed at the Maple Hill Colliery.
He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Neumeister, 524 East Centre street, town, and has a total of 27 months overseas duty to his credit, engaging in battles at Saipan, Guam, and Guadacanal. He also has been in New Zealand and Australia. Professor Martz was at the organ and Mrs. Rice rendered several selections.
After the ceremony a reception for members of the immediate families was held at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Twardzik.
The couple will leave this evening for a honeymoon at Atlantic City, N.J., after which Cptl Beacher will return to his present base at the Marine Barracks, Philadelphia' Navy Yard.

9. Occupation: miner on 26 Dec 1944 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ²

10. Newspaper: Record American, 27 Dec 1944, Mahanoy City, Schuylkill, PA. ¹⁹ The Beacher-Twardzik Nuptials At Shenandoah
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Miss Victoria Twardzik and Cpl. George M. Beacher, U. S. M. C., popular Shenandoah couple, were united in marriage in St. Stanislaus R. C. church, Shenandoah, yesterday afternoon, by the pastor, the Rev. Stephen J. Zmich.
The bride, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Twardzik, of Shenandoah, was attended by her sister, Mrs. Robert Dunlap, as matron of honor. The best man was Pfc. Thomas Dougherty, U. S. M. C., of Centralia.
The bridegroom, son of Mrs. Fred Neumeister, of Shenandoah, served 27 months in the South Pacific being stationed on Guadalcanal, Saipan, Guam and in New Zealand and Australia. He was employed at Maple Hill colliery before entering the service. At present he is stationed at the Marine Barracks at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. A reception followed the ceremony at home of the bride's parents, after which the couple lefft for a honeymoon in Atlantic City.

11. Census in 1950 in Shenandoah Heights, Schuylkill County, PA. ²⁰ The 1950 census recorded at 124 Schuylkill Avenue: George Beacher, colliery repairman, 34, living with wife Victoria, 28; Barbara A., 4; Elaine, 3; and Michael, 1. Everyone was born in Pennsylvania.

12. Residence: on 5 Oct 1963 in Shenandoah Heights, Schuylkill County, PA. ²¹

13. Residence: in 1969 in Shenandoah Heights, Schuylkill County, PA. ⁵ 124 Schuylkill Avenue, Shenandoah Heights, Pa.

14. Residence: 124 Schuylkill Ave., Shenandoah Heights, PA on 7 Jun 1969 in Shenandoah Heights, Schuylkill County, PA. ⁶

15. Cause of Death: Adenocarcinoma of sigmoid colon, 31 Oct 1969, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, PA. ¹²

16. Obituary: Evening Herald: obituary of George M. Beacher on 31 Oct 1969 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ²² George (Buddy) Beacher of 124 Schuylkill Avenue, Shenandoah Heights, a veteran of World War II with the U.S. Marines, died shortly before noon today, in the VA Hospital, Wilkes-Barre, where he had been a patient since May.
Born in Shenandoah and educated in the local schools, he was the son of Anna (Numeister) and the late John Beacher. He was a member of the Annuciation BVM Church.
Surviving are his wife, the former Tusha Twardzik; three sons, Michael, serviing with the U.S. Navy in Key West, Fla; John and Joseph, at home; two daughters, Barbara, wife of Edward Eiche; and Elaine, wife of John Harkins, of Shenandoah Heights; two sisters, May, wife of George Zitkus and Anna, wife of Peter Zagorsky both of Shenandoah. Also one grandchild.
J. A. Oravitz and Sons have charge.

17. Obituary: Pottsville Republican: obituary of George M. Beacher on 31 Oct 1969 in Pottsville, Schuylkill, PA. ²³ George (Buddy) Beacher of 124 Schuylkill Avenue, Shenandoah Heights, a veteran World War II with the U.S. Marines, died shortly before noon today, in the VA Hospital, Wilkes-Barre, where be had been a patient since May.
Born in Shenandoah and educated in the local schools, he was the son of Anna (Numeister) and the late John Beacher. He was a member of the Annunciation BVM Church.
Surviving are his wife, the former Tusha Twardzik; three sons, Michael, serving with the U.S. Navy in Key West, Fla.; John and Joseph, at home; two daughters, Barbara, wife ot Edward Eiche; and Elaine, wife of John Harkins, of Shenandoah Heights; two sisters, May, wife of George Zitkus and Anna, wife of Peter Zagor.sky both of Shenandoah Also one grandchild.
J. A. Oravitz and Sons have charge.

18. Occupation: laborer on 31 Oct 1969 in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, PA. ¹²

19. Newspaper: Evening Herald Beacher Rites, 1 Nov 1969, Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ²⁴ Beacher Rites
Funeral services for George (Buddy) Beacher, of 124 Schuylkill avenue, Shenandoah Heights, will be Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. from the Oravitz Home for Funerals, 38-40 North Jardin street.
Requiem High Mass will be offered at 10 a.m. in the Annuciation BVM Church. Burial will be in Annuciation Cemetery. Viewing is Monday and Tuesday 6 until 10 p.m. with Scriptural Service Tuesday evening.
J. A. Oravitz and Sons in charge.

20. Newspaper: Evening Herald: Funeral of George Beacher, 5 Nov 1969, Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ²⁵ George Beacher
Funeral services were held for George (Buddy) Beacher, 124 Schuylkill avenue, Shenandoah Heights, from the Oravitz Home for Funerals.
High Requiem Mass was celebrated in Annunciation BVM Church by Rev. Thomas Kerestus. Rev. John A. Auchter, of St. Mauritius Church, Ashland, was present in the sanctuary. Anna Jones, organist, was accompanist for the choir.
REv. Kerestus presided at interment in the parish cemetery.
The Shenandoah Valley High School football team, led by Coach Geno Poli, and the Cardinal Brennan HIgh School team paid last respects Monday evening. Scripture services were conducted Tuesday evening by Rev. John Nugent and the Liturgical Society. Sisters of St. Joseph's and St. Mauritius Churches, Ashland; Cardinal Brennan High School, Annunciation and St. George's Churches, Shenandoah, also paid last respects.
The senior class of Cardinal Brennan High School attended the Mass.
Pallbearers were Joseph Brennan, Joseph Smyjunas, Albert Zitkus, Peter Kacelowicz, John Yancofsky an dClement Kubilus.
J. A. Oravitz and Sons had charge.
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George married Victoria Josephine Twardzik, daughter of Jacob John Twardzik and Victoria R. Baraniak, on 26 Dec 1944 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA.^{1 2} (Victoria Josephine Twardzik was born on 19 Feb 1922 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA,^{2 26 27 28} died on 1 Sep 2002 in Gordon, Schuylkill, PA ^{26 27 28} and was buried in Shenandoah: Annuciation Cemetery, Schuylkill, PA ²⁸.)