Deborah Ann Beard, 77, of Oakmont, PA and Irvine, CA passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, after a year of health issues related to her kidneys. She was born August 31, 1946, in Oakmont, PA, a daughter of the late George "Doc" and Irene Soell.

She was a 1964 graduate of Riverview High School and was a member of Riverside Community Church before moving to Southern California in 2006. She loved being around family and friends, attending church, all Pittsburgh sports teams, and playing tennis.

She was preceded in death by brother Keith E. Soell and is survived by brothers Jeffrey George (Cindy) Soell and Robin L. (Beverley) Soell.  She is also survived by her former husband, Walter Howard Beard of Oakmont, PA.  Deborah is survived by her three sons, Brett Walter (Lydia) Beard of Newport Beach, CA, Garrett William (Lindsay) Beard of Upper St Clair, PA, and Drew Edward Beard of Phoenix, AZ; one daughter, April Irene (Jake) Straub of Mission Viejo, CA; and 9 grandchildren, Madison Deborah Beard, Brett Beard, Lydia Zepeda, Christian Beard, Nicole Zepeda, Diego Zepeda, Camryn Straub, Anna and Kendal Beard.

Friends and family will be received on Saturday August 31, 2024 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. services in the funeral home at the BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., at 421 Allegheny Ave. Oakmont, PA 15139.