Beatrice M. Gardner, 93, of Bedford, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown.

Beatrice was born in Hooversville on August 5, 1932, daughter of the late Samson and Mae (Housel) Zimmerman.

On April 10, 1953, she married her husband Stanley Von Gardner, who preceded her in death on August 12, 2008.

She is survived by son- David R. Gardner, of Phoenixville; daughter- Ethel Mae wife of Tim Beining, of Schellsburg; son- Larry S. husband of Wendy (Kanouff) Gardner, of Bedford; son- Max E. husband of Pamela (Henry) Gardner, of Sarasota, FL; son- Karl A. husband of Cheryl (Stiffler) Gardner, of Friends Cove; daughter- Linda C. wife of Ray Weyant, of Bedford; daughter-in-law- Syretha Denny, of Hogansville, GA; along with 17 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Beatrice is preceded in death by sons Eric D. Gardner and wife Robin Eicher; son- Gerald L. Gardner; siblings: Jay, Claude, Clifford, two infant brothers, Kathleen Harbaugh, Doris Miller, Anna Belle Kipp, and Dewey Zimmerman. Beatrice was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was survived by her dear friends- Marian Clites, Nancy Beeler, Marcia Restley, and Laurie Criswell.

She retired from Hedstrom where she worked as a stitcher for 25 years. Beatrice was a member of Wolfsburg United Methodist Church, she enjoyed spending time at the church doing various actives. She loved knitting, and reading. Beatrice was a kind and gentle soul.

A viewing will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 from 2-4 & 6-8 PM and on Thursday, March 19, 2026 from 10 AM until the hour of service, at Geisel-Styer Funeral Homes, Bedford.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 11 AM at Geisel-Styer Funeral Homes, Bedford with Pastor Beth Pyles officiating.

Interment will be at Bedford County Memorial Park, Bedford.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Beatrice M. Gardner to the Bedford Lions Club, 811 Echo Vale Dr. Bedford, PA. 15522 or to Wolfsburg United Methodist Church, PO BOX: 649 Bedford, PA. 15522.

Online condolences may be expressed at http://www.geiselfuneral.com/. Arrangements entrusted to Geisel-Styer Funeral Homes, Bedford, Pennsylvania.