Richard Lesh Beers Sr.
Richard Lesh Beers Sr., 90, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on November 29, 2025. He was born at home in Cochranton on September 5, 1935, the son of Clifford and Margaret Beers. Richard grew up in Cochranton and graduated from Cochranton High School in 1953, where he excelled in music and sports. On April 23, 1955, he married his high school sweetheart, Elaine "Scooter" (Peterson) Beers. They recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.
Richard was a kind man who was loved dearly by his family and community. He spent his life working with his parents in the family business, Beers' Florist and Greenhouse. He was a member of S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. and enjoyed singing with the Razzberries Barbershop Quartet. He was a lifelong member of Cochranton Family Church and sang in the church choir for over 75 years. He was also a member of Masonic Lodge No. 408, the Zem Zem Shriners, and served on the Cochranton Borough Council. A talented woodworker, he shared his work with family, friends, and the community. He enjoyed feeding the birds and was a faithful supporter of Cochranton sports teams. His greatest joy was his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, several other family members, and close friends.
Surviving are his wife, Elaine; his children, Kimberlyn K. (Beers) Kightlinger and husband Dan of Coudersport, PA; Richard L. Beers Jr. and wife Karen of Conneaut Lake, PA; and Mark C. Beers and wife Lana of Cochranton, PA; along with grandchildren Angela Shilling, Andie Kay Swank, Aaron Kightlinger, Abe Kightlinger, and Nora Custead, and several great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings, Elaine Shreve, Beth Rudolph, and Louise Jackson, and numerous nieces and nephews
Services are in the care of Dickson Family Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held Thursday, December 4, at Cochranton Family Church. Family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m., with the service immediately following.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriner's Childrens Hospital of Erie or St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital.
Published on November 30, 2025
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