Robert W. Beecroft

Robert W. " Tubby " Beecroft , 77, Englewood, Frackville, died Wednesday at Schuylkill Medical Center, East Norwegian St., Pottsville. Born in Butler Twp., he was raised by his late grand-parents Robert and Ethel Beecroft. He had been employed as a crane operator for Empire Steel Co., Reading, until his retirement.

He was a graduate of the former Butler Twp. high school, class of 1953. He was a veteran serving in the US Navy aboard the USS Columbus. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Frackville, past president of Frackville Little League, a former head coach of the Frackville Teener League. Tubby was very active, for several years, with numerous Frackville youth organizations, serving as a coach, umpire and offering his support wherever needed.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years the former Marlene J. " Mellott " Beecroft in 2007, his grand-parents Robert and Ethel Beecroft and aunt and uncle Michael and Clara Barron.

He is survived by his three sons; Michael and his wife Kimberly Beecroft, Tampa Bay, Fl., Craig and his wife Lauren Beecroft, Lake Wynonah and Doug Beecroft, Englewood, Frackville, his grandchildren; Brady Beecroft, Avrie Brode, Ariona and Chase Conville and Bethany Hollenbush, a brother Raymond Beecroft and several cousins.