Lazetta M. Beachem, 83, of Route 488, Portersville, Perry Township, passed away unexpectedly Friday at her home.

Born on Dec. 19, 1931, in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late John and Catherine Schmitz Bender.

She was married for 61 years to Keith Beachem who passed away on April 19, 2013.

Lazetta graduated from Lincoln High School in 1951. She worked as a telephone operator in Ellwood City.

Mrs. Beachem was a member of the Wurtemburg United Methodist Church. Her most cherished time was spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her four sons, Linn Beachem of Portersville, Dennis (Barbara) Beachem of Ellwood City, Mark (Sussana) Beachem of Germany, John and his former wife, Nan Beachem, of Portersville; her 13 grandchildren, Justin (Brandi) Beachem, Emily Beachem, Joshua Beachem, Lyncie Blair, Bryan Beachem, Laurel (Ryan) Brest, Austin (Samantha) Beachem, Lacey (Dean) Marks, Hunter Beachem, ShaeLyn Beachem, Domenick Beachem, Nico Beachem, and Kyree Beachem, and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her four brothers, Andy, Henry, Bill, and John Bender, and her granddaughter, Tessa Beachem.

Beachem — As per Lazetta's wishes, a private funeral service for Lazetta M. Beachem, who passed away Friday, Jan. 23, 2015, will be Wednesday with her pastor, the Rev. Jean Smith, officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.In honor of Lazetta's late husband, memorial contributions may be made to American Liver Foundation, 100 W. Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.Arrangements have been entrusted to theMarshall Funeral Home, Ellwood City.Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com.