Mr. Earle Charles Beach passed away peacefully, at the age of 91, on September 30, 2025, in Philadelphia, PA.  He grew up in the Western, New York area. Earle was born in Arcade, NY on January 27, 1934. He was a graduate of Elba Central School, and Ithaca College. He studied and lived in Puerto Rico. He worked at Temple University, and dedicated much of his life to public service, and community engagement. Earle worked in real estate, particularly the Spring Garden neighborhood. He enjoyed seeing friends at various ethnic restaurants in Philadelphia.

Earle is remembered fondly by many friends in the Western, N.Y. area. He cherished his two older sisters, the late Ruth June Brill, and Ellen H. Smith. He will be remembered by his many nieces and nephews: Susan Rich, Sheila (Ray) Richardson, Joanne Starkweather, Dr. Paul (Sandy) Brill, Leon (Robin) Brill, Nancy (Jason) Kota, Les (Sally) Smith, Roger (Cathy) Smith, Daniel (Pamela) Smith, Judy (Robert) Guarino, Linda (Anthony) Jarkowski, the late Karen Jane Ansari, and Kevin (Shannon) Smith. He also had many great nieces and nephews.

He will also be remembered by Chris Lacy, Kenn Penn, and his dear friend Paco, and many who were close to him the last four years.

Friends and family are invited to attend a viewing on Friday, October 17th from 7 to 9 pm. at HE Turner and Co. Funeral Home at 403 E. Main St. Batavia, NY,14020. A Christian service in celebration of his life will take place on Saturday, October 18th at 10:00 AM with interment at Grandview Cemetery in Batavia, N.Y.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Labre Indian School , 112 St. Labre Campus Drive, Ashland, Mt., 59003, or AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania , 1211 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 19107.