Belva J. Brink, 82 of Punxsutawney, passed away May 19, 2016 at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Belva was born February 22, 1934 in Sabula, a daughter of the late Sheridan and Edna (Reinard) McDonald.

She was an excellent seamstress who enjoyed her sewing and doing word search puzzles.

Mrs. Brink is survived by one son; Wade Kear of Reynoldsville, one step-son; Michael Brink of Johnstown, two step-daughters; Brenda Yingling and Mindy Rutzebeck, both of Selton, three grandchildren; Wade A. Kear Jr., Wendy Rushnok, and Kevin Kear, six great grandchildren; Kaleb and Autumn Kear, Zoey and Madison Rushnok, and Marlee and Declan Kear. She is survived by 5 step grandchildren, 4 step great grandchildren, and her former husband Chester Kear of Sabula. Mrs. Brink is also survived by her very best friend, Betty Pennington of La Jose.

She is preceeded in death by a step-daughter; Ruth Stevens, and a sister; Betty Williams.

All arrangements are private for family.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

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