Margaret M. Beers, 79, died Dec. 24, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Bethlehem. She was the wife of Ellison G. Beers Jr. for 57 years.

She was a daughter of the late Rose T. and Ferdinand J. Klepeiss of Coplay.

She was a graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School and St. Joseph’s School of Nursing, Reading.

She worked at Allentown State Hospital and Allentown Hospital. She worked in the neonatal department of Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown, for more than 30 years.

She was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Allentown.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a sister, Rose Marie (Huber) of Coplay; a sister-in-law, Charlotte Magliane of Allentown; two daughters, Sharon and husband Neil Goldberg of North Wales and Christine and husband Brian Mantel of Bethlehem Township; four grandsons, Dr. Elliot Goldberg, Alexander Goldberg and Colin and Evan Mantel; a niece; and nephews.

She was predeceased by a younger brother, Ferdinand Jr.

Arrangements were made by Brubaker Funeral Home Inc., Coplay.