Elizabeth “Beth” Basler Wilson, beloved educator, passed away unexpectedly on June 19, 2026, at the age of 57 in Greenville, NC at the Eastern Carolina University Hospital.
Beth attended The Pennsylvania State University and earned a degree in business logistics, spending seven years as a cost accountant at the Beistle Company. She then followed her parents into the field of education, completing teacher certification at Wilson College. She later earned her master’s degree at Wilkes University.
For nearly three decades, Beth dedicated her life to teaching and inspiring students in the Greencastle-Antrim School District. She was known for her creativity, warmth and unwavering commitment to her students and colleagues. Her family takes comfort in knowing that her influence will continue through the generations of students she taught and mentored.
Beth was a lifetime member of the Penn State Alumni Association, sister of Phi Mu Sorority at Penn State, and member of the National Education Association as well as the Pennsylvania State Education Association. Locally, she was an active member of the Greencastle-Antrim Education Association.
She leaves behind the light of her life, daughter Bailey Wilson (Garland Shriver), parents Larry and Linda Basler, sister Anne Basler Myers, several aunts, uncles and cousins.
She will also be deeply missed by countless friends, former students, and fellow educators whose lives were enriched by her kindness and guidance.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Wednesday, July 15 at 1 o’clock at the Antrim Brethren in Christ Church at 24 Kauffman Road East, Chambersburg, PA.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Greencastle-Antrim Education Foundation (GAEF), PO Box 623, Greencastle, PA 17225. (Please note Beth Wilson Memorial Fund.)
Online gifts may be made at: https://gaefonline.org/donate/
