Cecil S. Beatty, 90, of 601 St. Peter St., Petersburg, died at 3:20 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, 2005, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. Born March 25, 1914, in Petersburg, he was the son of the late Charles and Arwin (Henderson) Beatty. He was united in marriage to Martha Longenecker in 1936. His wife preceded him in death Feb. 28, 1992. He is survived by a son, Cecil W. "Fred" Beatty, and his wife, Agnes, of Petersburg, and a daughter, Marjorie E. Germann of Huntingdon. He is also survived by seven grandsons: David Querry, James Beatty, Daniel Beatty, Chris Querry, John Morascyzk, Scott Beatty and Tim Morascyzk; one granddaughter, Stephanie Morascyzk; three great-grandsons: Keith Querry, Daniel Beatty and Ryan Beatty; three great-granddaughters: Megan Querry, Logan Morascyzk and Addison Beatty; one step-great-grandson, Keith Keller; and two step-greatgranddaughters, Keisha Keller and Kristin Keller. Two brothers, Leroy Beatty of Petersburg and Kenneth Beatty of Connecticut, survive. He was preceded in death by four brothers: James, Charles, Alfred and Theodore, and one sister, Geraldine. Mr. Beatty was a lifetime member of Crever Memorial United Methodist Church, Petersburg, where he served as Sunday school teacher, treasurer and on the board of trustees. He also sang in the choir. He was a member of the Cloyd K. Davis American Legion Post No. 150, Petersburg. Mr. Beatty graduated from Petersburg Vocational High School with the Class of 1932. He served in the European Theatre with the United States Army during World War II. He served with Patton's Third Army anti-tank division during the liberation of Norway. He received a special decoration from the King of Norway. For a number of years, Mr. Beatty worked for the State Forestry Service and as a substitute rural mail carrier. Later, he worked for the Atlas Glass Co., Washington, Pa., before joining the J.B. Kunz Co., from which he retired in 1977 after 36
years of service. Mr. Beatty was an accomplished musician, playing country music on WHUN Saturday mornings with a group and at many local square dances. He also played in a gospel band with Pappy Conrad and Bob Everhart and with Ted and Ruth Reinhart in the 1960 Hootenannies. He continued to play for many years at the Juniata Valley Senior Center and other local events. Mr. Beatty was a lifetime resident of Petersburg and at his St. Peter Street home for over 50 years. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2005, at Crever Memorial United Methodist Church, King Street, Petersburg, with the Rev. Paul Bowen and Pastor Randy Willis officiating. Interment was made in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Petersburg. Full military honors were accorded at graveside. The viewing was held at the Cutright­-Speck Funeral Home, Juniata Valley Chapel, 412 Main St., Alexandria, from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, March 1. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Mr. Beatty can be made to Crever Memorial United Methodist Church, King Street, Petersburg, PA 16669 or to the Juniata Valley Senior Citizens, Route 305 - PO Box 338, Petersburg, PA 16669.

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