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Bessie Marie Zarefoss, 88, of Friedens, died August 12, 2025 at home. Born December 17, 1936 in Somerset daughter of Calvin W. and Mary (Miller) Weyand. Preceded in death by parents, sons Michael and Allen Zarefoss, 3 sisters, and 5 brothers. Survived by her husband of 68 years Calvin T. Jr.; sons: Calvin T. III “Pete” and Terry Zarefoss; 8 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; brother Leroy Weyand; and sister Grace Nicklow. Family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until funeral service at 3 p.m. Thursday at Deaner Funeral Home, Stoystown. Rev. John Barichivich officiating. Interment Mizpah Cemetery. DeanerFuneralsAndCremations.com