Andy CloseBeverly Yvonne Kinney died peacefully in the arms of her loving husband of 65 years and best friend, James Kinney, on Monday, February 20, 2022, at her home in Warren, Pennsylvania.
The family matriarch, Beverly is survived by her husband, her five children Catherine, Sharon, Carol, Brian, and Ali, her 13 grandchildren Jamie, Erin, Lauren, Travis, Savannah, Noah, Benjamin, Brandon, Jason, Elias, Celia, Hannah and Adeline, 11 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her mother, Madeline Norton, and her sister, Patricia Dorion.
Beverly was born on May 17, 1935, in Port Allegany. After marrying Jim, they moved to Pleasantville, Pennsylvania, where she sang with the choir at the Presbyterian Church and was involved with the local Women’s Club. After moving to Warren in 1967, Beverly worked at Blair Corporation until she retired in 1996. The couple established what would become the cherished homestead and year-round gathering place for generations of family and friends, where Bev’s homecooked meals and steady warmth were known and eagerly anticipated by all.
An accomplished seamstress, Bev loved time at the ocean, family reunions, and traditions like making cider and donuts every fall and traveling the country with Jim in their RV. Her presence was always authentic and strong. Her laugh was as defining as her smile. An early morning cup of coffee with her in her robe felt like home. Bev and Jim loved woodworking together and making things for the family, canning vegetables and jellies, and four-wheeling through the mountains. They were hosts at Chapman State Park for many years and love visiting Benezette to see the elk.
A memorial service will be hosted at the Kinney homestead 1930 Cobham Park Road, Warren PA 16365 on Saturday, March 5th at 1pm. Those wishing to send e-mail condolences may do so by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com.
The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.
