Victoria "Vicki" Lynne Beckley

Victoria Lynne (Buhl) Beckley, 69, of McArthur died Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at home surrounded by family. She was born May 21, 1957, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Mary (Spino) Buhl and Richard Salvatore.

Vicki graduated from Oak Harbor (OH) high school in 1975 and attended The Ohio State University, where she was a member of Delta Zeta sorority. In 1983 she married Bill Beckley in Mt. Vernon, OH.

Vicki touched the lives of many people in the local community, as a long-time employee of the Vinton County Health Department, Mama Renie’s restaurant in McArthur, and Athens County Children’s Services. Vinton County 4-H members remember her as the fishing lady at 4-H Camp. She loved the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Vicki was an active member of Saint Sylvester Catholic Church in Zaleski. A proud mother and grandmother (“Nonni”), she was known for her vibrant spirit, humor, and love for her family and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her dad, Leland Buhl, her brother, Robert Buhl, and her sister, Catherine Buhl.

She is survived by her husband, her sons William Burke Beckley (Melissa Benn) of Arlington, Virginia, and Calvin Christopher Beckley (Emily Ferguson) of Seattle Washington, and her grandchildren, Lennon, Avett, and Liam.

A memorial mass will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, October 9, 2026, at St. Sylvester Catholic Church, 119 N. Second St., Zaleski, with Father Thomas Herge officiating.  Private inurnment will be held in St. Sylvester Catholic Church Cemetery.

Arrangements are by Garrett-Cardaras Funeral Home, 201 W. High St., McArthur.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Victoria Beckley to the Vinton County 4-H Foundation, P.O. Box 473, McArthur, Ohio 45651 or Sojourners Care Network, 31860 Claypool Hollow Rd., McArthur, Ohio 45651.

Please sign her online guestbook at www.cardaras.com