Beverly Ann (Baehr) Heinlein, age 90, of Millcreek passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 24, 2026. She was born in Erie on May 13, 1936, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Katherine (Mayer) Baehr.
She was a long-time member of St. George Church and active in their choir, rosary society. She also volunteered for the St. George Girl Scouts, cafeteria and PTA. Beverly made her Cursillo and had a deep devotion to her Blessed Mother and prayed the rosary daily. She had an intense love for her family and always gathered them for dinners, picnics, holidays and special occasions. She committed her life to educating, raising and loving her children as well as helping others raise their families. She provided endless support and care to her family and others who were in need. Having her five children attend college gave her an immense feeling of pride and joy. She loved children and had the patience of a Saint. She was always actively involved in the lives of her grandchildren and great grandchildren attending many sporting, theater, church and school events. Her legacy will live on in her children, grandchildren and all those whose lives she touched.
She enjoyed travelling with the GEER group, visiting family especially her baby sister, Kathy, in Mobile, AL.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Constance Fiamela.
She is survived by her husband of 70 years David F. Heinlein, her children, Philip Heinlein (Susan), Steven Heinlein (Cynthia), Andrew Heinlein (Renee), Sheryl Timon (Vincent) and Melissa Markley (Brian); twelve grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings Lawrence Baehr (Betty) and Mary Kathleen Boback and many nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to call on Friday from 4 pm to 7 pm at the Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1595 West 38th Street. A service will be held there on Saturday at 10:30 am followed by a funeral mass at 11 am at St. George Church. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Childrens’ Hospital or American Heart Association.
The family would like to thank the wonderful nurses, aides and staff at St. Mary’s Asbury Ridge for their care and compassion towards Bev and Dave.
Posted online on October 27, 2026
Published in Erie Times-News