Mirror photo by Walt Frank
Al Beerbower stands behind a counter at Beerbower Jewelers. Beerbower is retiring after more than 40 years at the store.
HOLLIDAYSBURG — A longtime staple of downtown Hollidaysburg will be closing its doors.
Beerbower Jewelers, established by Al and Millie Beerbower in 1954, is conducting a going out of business sale.
“We will be open through the holidays and wind down early next year,” said owner Don Beerbower, who plans to retire.
“You work all of your life to hopefully enjoy your remaining years on this planet with your family and friends,” said Beerbower, who will soon be 66.
His wife, Karen, retired last year after 34 years of teaching at Penn-Mont Academy. She has been spending most of her time living in the Pittsburgh area with their daughter Meghan and three granddaughters — with a fourth child on the way.
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