- Date Of Birth: September 28, 1940
- Date Of Death: November 10, 2022
- State: Pennsylvania
Beverly “Bev” (Demko) Tihansky, 82, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 10, 2022, surrounded by her adoring family while in the care of Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia. She was the beloved wife of Eugene “Gene” Tihansky, with whom she shared over 62 years of a deeply affectionate marriage. Born in Hazelton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Yevak) Demko. Bev was a graduate of Hazelton High School, went on to earn her bachelor’s in Education from Kutztown University, and later, a master’s in Education. Bev had a career that spanned more than thirty years. After her time teaching at Northeast Middle School and Governor Wolf Elementary, she spent most of her career as a 6th grade teacher at Nitschmann Middle School, where she directed numerous school plays, oversaw the school newspaper, and was a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. She enjoyed people and was a faithful member of Notre Dame Catholic Church in Bethlehem and its fifty and older club. She was also close to many friends through her membership in various couple’s card clubs, in addition to the Junior Women’s Club, Red Hat Society, YOLO Club, and Gourmet Group. She loved cooking, traveling around the world, taking trips to Florida, and going on cruises, but her greatest love was her family.
Survivors: In addition to her devoted husband Gene, she will be remembered by her children Kathy Betteridge and husband Jeff Betteridge, Kim Sabo and her husband Dr. Robert Sabo, Chris Tihansky and his wife Glynnis Tihansky, her brother Joseph “Bud” Demko and his wife Sue Warren, and her eight loving grandchildren Tyler Betteridge, CPT. Drew Betteridge and his wife Haley, Kayla Sabo, Ande Sabo, Scout Sabo, Jake Tihansky, Calmen Tihansky and Meg Tihansky.
