Bertha J. Brandon, 86 formerly of Beach City, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2009 at Hennis Care Centre, Bolivar following a period of declining health. She was born at Sistersville, W. Va., the daughter of the late William and Alma Beech Colvin and had been a Beach City resident 53 years. Bertha was a homemaker and a member of Believers’ Assembly at Beach City. She was preceded by her husband Floyd E. Brandon, Dec. 28, 2006. Surviving are 2 sons and daughters in law, Wayne (Molly) Brandon of Midvale, Arthur (Shelly) Brandon, of Strasburg; 2 daughter and sons in law, Ruth (Steve) Hollinger of Brewster and Bonnie (Owen) Yoder of Midvale; 8 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN CALLING HOURS AND SERVICE SCHEDULE. Calling hours, Thursday, April 30, 2009 from 6 - 8 p.m. the services will be held Friday, May 1, at 11:00 a.m. in Lantzer Funeral Home, Beach City. Interment will be made in Ridgecreat Memorial Garden, Dover, OH. Lantzer 330 756 2121 lantzerfuneralhome.com