Beverly J. Aleguas

Beverly Jean Aleguas was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on March 20, 1935, to William Henry Rosan and Domenica Paola Talluto. Born a twin alongside her brother, Bill, Beverly’s life of adventure began early when her family moved to Panama when she was two years old. Raised in the Panama Canal Zone, she spent summers in Costa Rica learning Spanish—an experience that sparked a lifelong passion for diverse cultures and cuisines. Like her father, she was an avid animal lover; wherever wildlife could be found, Beverly was never far behind.

In 1953, Beverly married the love of her life, Alfred Aleguas, in Bainbridge, Virginia, launching a dedicated military life. The Navy took them across the country—from Virginia to Panama, Illinois, California, and finally Rhode Island. Together, they raised five children who survive her: Alfred Jr. (Sherri), Cookie (Steve), Valerie (Jim), Tanya (Todd), and Tony (Angela). She was the proud grandmother of nine (Beckett, Seth, Lael, Sarah, Matthew, Kimber, Richard, Rahim, and India) and the great-grandmother of eight. Throughout her life, her greatest desire was to share her profound love of reading and education with her growing family.

Beverly’s own educational journey began in California and culminated at Rhode Island College, where she earned both her B.S. and M.S. in Education. As a teacher in Newport, Rhode Island, she was known for her innovative and challenging approach to the 4th and 5th grades. Passionate about bridging the gap between city and country life, she frequently hosted her inner-city students at her rural home, introducing them to her "menagerie" of goats, sheep, rabbits, horses, ducks, geese, dogs, and cats.

Never one to settle, Beverly realized a lifelong dream in 1976. She packed her belongings and her beloved animals and moved to a 50-acre farm in Knoxville, Tioga County, Pennsylvania. While teaching in Harrison Valley, she experienced a spiritual turning point, accepting Jesus as her Lord and Savior—a decision that transformed the trajectory of her life. Following her vow to honor and obey God, her world became centered on mission trips, local church ministry, Awana, and a disciplined life of daily devotions and prayer. She eventually sold her bright green Datsun pickup and took a year off from teaching to attend Elim Bible Institute, a season of her life she cherished deeply.

Beverly concluded her long and distinguished career as an educator with the New York Department of Corrections, where she taught English to Spanish-speaking inmates and helped them earn their GEDs. In retirement, she moved to Ohio to be closer to family. Her thirst for knowledge never waned; she worked at the Pataskala Library for another 17 years. Settling in the Beechwood Trails neighborhood, she became a member of the Springhill Baptist Church and a beloved friend to her neighbors and colleagues. Ohio became the place she called home the longest, and she loved her life there immensely.

Beverly loved her God with all her heart, soul, and strength. She loved her family. She loved her Beechwood Trails neighbors and friends. She was a constant, prayerful presence for her family and friends, and a true "prayer warrior" for her community and the world. On April 20, 2026, she passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Pataskala Library May 31st, 2026 from 2-4pm.