Catherine Sara Beach, 91, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023.

Catherine was born in Wharton, New Jersey on March 20, 1932 to Benjamin and Elsie Pearce.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Harry C Beach, who passed away on January 30, 2010.  They started their lives together working at Picatinny Arsenal, Kenvil, NJ and lived in Succasunna, NJ before moving to the St Louis, MO area.  Once retired they moved to Las Vegas, NV where Catherine enjoyed playing the nickel poker machines… her favorite Deuce's Wild; and Harry spent his time in the Sportsbook watching horse races, baseball, and football games, talking with others, and waiting for Catherine.

Catherine was a loving and caring daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, and grandmother.   She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Beach of Ocala, FL; son Darryl Beach (Debi) and granddaughter Zoey Beach of Waterman, IL; sister-in-law Gloria Dunning of Sussex, NJ and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brothers and sisters Sonny Pearce (Betty), Elsie Fucito (Frank), William Pearce (Barbara), Jean Ziccarello (Jess) and Richard Pearce (Emma).

Services are private with close family members only present.  Donations in Catherine's memory can be made to Marion County Hospice of Ocala, FL, or your local Alzheimer's Association.