Vivian Earlene Beichler

Vivian Earlene Beichler, 76, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2024 with family by her side.

She was born December 12, 1947, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter to the late Anthony Kaminsky and Earlene M. Hodge Crist.

Vivian is survived by her husband William Beichler of 36 years. They cherished raising their blended family, watching their family grow and loved traveling, entertaining, playing cards, bowling and golfing.

Vivian is a retired General Motors employee where she worked for 30 years, retiring at 55 to move to Rotunda West, Florida. This is where she spent her retirement, volunteering for the Elks Lodge, where she was a member.  She could be seen bartending, working bingo, and planning events. As an Elkette, she enjoyed chairing the goofy golf tournament for charity.  Vivian started her day every morning with a crossword puzzle and found enjoyment in baking. She made dozens of cookies at Christmas time for everyone to enjoy. Vivian also attended Youngstown State University and worked at Ravenna Arsenal.

Her greatest joy in life was her family. She was often found entertaining family at her home or be away visiting family.  She was the mother of 3 children: a daughter Victoria (Craig) Furlano, a son James Hutch, and deceased daughter Andrea Felton;  stepmom to 3 sons: Christopher (Debbi); Eric (Julie), and William (Kelly) Beichler; a grandma to 10 grandchildren: Vanessa (Thomas), Mariah(Brad), Alannah, Carrington, Madeline (Austin), Connor, Adeline, Davis, Emery, Briella and great grandmother to 7 great grand children; Jaxson, Bennett, Lyla, Daxton, Lincoln, Marley, and Gracelyn. She will be missed by many extended family members and friends. 

She is also proceeded in death by a brother, Donald Crist; brother, Walter Daugherty; and sister, Nancy Daugherty.

Calling hours will be held Monday January 15th, 2024, 11am to 1pm at Lane Funeral Homes, 5797 Mahoning Ave.

Austintown, OH 44515, with a funeral service to follow at 1pm. Interment will be held at Green Haven Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers please donate to Tidewell Hospice- Port Charlotte Hospice House at https://tidewellfoundation.org/donate/

Online condolences can be made at www.vivianbeichler.last-memories.com and www.lanefuneralhomes.com.