Beverly Ann Perri was 79 when she passed away on February 10, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio where she resided for the past 8 ½ years. Beverly was born on August 6, 1946, in Youngstown, Ohio to her parents Chester and Concetta Hlasta, but was raised by her father Chester and stepmother Angeline Hlasta.

Beverly attended Youngstown State University and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in education. She met her husband Kenneth Perri at Youngstown State University and married on June 20, 1970. After getting married, they relocated to Virginia where they raised their family. Beverly earned her Master’s in education from George Mason University. After teaching for several years in Maryland, she stayed at home for 10 years raising their kids and running a day care before returning to her teaching career. Beverly taught in Prince Georges County, Maryland but spent the majority of her teaching career at Fox Mill Elementary School in Fairfax County, Virginia. Her love of her school inspired her impressive collection of foxes.

Beverly’s greatest joy was her family including her children Kristi, Kimberly, and Mark and grandchildren Hailey, Zack, Kasey and Kenna. She was an amazing cook and baker and loved hosting friends and family events. Her favorite were the Easter celebrations that would bring family in from all over. Beverly’s favorite pastime was cruising! Her first cruise was in March 1999, and she took more than 80 different cruises with many friends and family members. She loved traveling all over the world and cruised in so many places including the Caribbean, Alaska, Australia, New Zealand, New England, Mexico, and many others.

She is preceded in death by her mother Concetta Hlasta, father Chester Hlasta, stepmother Angeline Hlasta, husband Kenneth Perri, brother Chester Hlasta, daughter-in-law Michelle Perri, and sister-in-law Linda Hlasta. Bev is survived by her children and grandchildren, brother Dennis Hlasta, sister-in-law Mary Hlasta, and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Monday February 23, 2026, at Schiavone Funeral Home in Youngstown, Ohio. Calling hours will be from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM with services immediately after.

Donations may be made to Luminary Hospice of Ohio, 2400 Corporate Exchange Drive, Suite 110. Columbus, OH 43231 in Beverly’s memory.