OBIT: George Merton “Mert” Beatty (Kittanning Township)

George Merton “Mert” Beatty, 76, of Kittanning Township, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at Shadyside Hospital - Pittsburgh.

He was born on July 16, 1938 to George Alter and Hope (Ryan) Beatty in Penn Hills, Pa.

George was an Entrepreneur in the oil and gas field.

He was a member of Kerr Presbyterian Church in Milltown, PA and the NRA. He enjoyed spending time with his family and going to camp.

George is survived by his wife, Theodora Beatty; two sons: George (Brigid) Beatty of Kittanning and Theodore W. Beatty of Plum, Pa; daughter, Maria (David) Didiano of Kittanning; sister, Sally Baird of Penn Hills; seven granddaughters: Nicole Beatty (Jon) Cammuso, Hope Beatty, Rebecca Beatty, Rachael Beatty (Kevin) Novak, Clare Beatty, Olyvia Didiano and Haley Didiano; two grandsons: Michael and Nathan Beatty; three nephews; two nieces; and great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents

A Memorial will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2015 from 1-6 PM at Lenape Heights Golf Resort, 950 Golf Course Rd. Ford City, Pa 16226. The family asks that for those attending to please RSVP by March 19th to 724-545-9791.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Cancer Society.