Elfriede L. Beal, 91, of Pinellas Park, Florida and formerly of Ruggles, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at her home under Hospice care. Elfriede was born in Germany on April 10, 1931 and lived in Washington D.C., Summerset, PA, North Ridgeville and Ruggles before retiring to Florida.

Elfriede worked at the Ashland Times-Gazette for several years. She is survived by her son, Gene Beal, of Pinellas Park, Florida and grandsons, James and Michael Beal. Elfriede was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Beal and sons, Jeff and Ralph Beal.

A graveside service will be held at Ruggles Township Cemetery on Thursday, April 14 at 10 a.m. Eastman Funeral Home, New London, assisted the Beal family with arrangements and expressions of sympathy may be given at: www.eastmanfuneralhome.com.