1941-2026
Mary Elizabeth Beight, 84 of Brookville, PA, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Penn Highlands Dubois Hospital. Mary was born on August 26, 1941, to the late Paul N. and Alice (Kennedy) Spear in New Willington, PA. She attended Wilmington Area School in New Wilmington, PA. Mary went onto attend Thiel College in Greenville to earn her bachelor’s degree in education. After she graduated from Thiel, she attended California College, in California, PA, for her permanent certification and emphasis on reading specialist. Mary married Donald W. Beight on June 15, 1963, Don preceded her in passing on March 7, 2022. She taught 1st grade in Shanksville – Stoney Creek Schools in Shanksville, PA. She also taught 1st grade in the Brookville Area School District, where she retired to have a family. She returned to the classroom from 1975- 1997 as a substitute teacher for K – 12th grade. Mary was active in the Sigel Methodist Church before moving to Emerickville and then to the First United Methodist Church in Brookville, where she was active in ladies groups, especially United Methodist Women and the Women’s Christian Group. Mary was an auditor in Eldred Township then later became a judge of election in Pinecreek Twp. She enjoyed showing American Saddlebreds and Morgan horses in the Tri State Circuit. Mary is survived by one son, Kevin; daughter-in-law, Nancy; one grandson Kolton and his wife Katelyn. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in passing by two sons: Brian and Neal. Family and friends will be received on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 9am – 11am at the First United Methodist Church, 205 Jefferson Street, Brookville, PA, 15825. A funeral service will be held immediately following the viewing beginning at 11:00AM also at the Frist United Methodist Church, officiated by Pastor Joe Short. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Brookville Fire Company, Pinecreek Fire Company, or Rebecca M. Arthur Library. Arrangements have been entrusted to the McKinney – d’Argy Funeral Home, 345 Main Street, Brookville, PA 15825. Interment will take place at Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Eldred Twp., Jefferson Co., PA. Online condolences and other information may be found by visiting www.dargyfh.com
