John E. Beck, 83

July 27, 2024

John J. Beck, Sr., 83, passed away at his Manheim Township home on Saturday, July 27, 2024. John shared over 35 years with his devoted fiancée Phyllis Yurchak.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Ernest A. and Dorothy (Rucker) Beck. After graduating from West Catholic High School in 1958, he earned his B.S. in Business Administration from LaSalle University in 1963. An avid sports fan, he excelled at basketball playing on his high school championship team and college team.

During college John served in the Army Reserves as a medical specialist, engineer, and heavy equipment operator. Upon graduating he became a professional accountant working for Weyerhaeuser Forest Products in New Bern, NC then High Industries, Wissler Motors, and Lancaster Lincoln Mercury in Lancaster, PA, before retiring.

A parishioner of St. John Neumann Catholic Church, John volunteered on various committees, and served as a Fourth Degree Knight for the Knights of Columbus, Lancaster Council 12532.

He volunteered as a board member of Kissel Hill Commons Association and at his second home in Calabash, NC on the Condo Association, always engaged in serving those around him.

John cherished time with his grandchildren and going on road trips with them. Often found with a Manhattan in hand enjoying country music, he possessed a vibrant passion for music, dancing, and sports. An early riser, he loved to walk on Sunset Beach and uplifted people with his warmth, welcoming manner and good humor.

In addition to Phyllis, John’s family includes his son, John J. Beck, Jr. (Elisse) of Lititz, daughter Lori Donovan of Washington, DC, son Timothy Beck (Amy) of Lebanon, grandchildren, Tyler, Josh, and Ethan Beck, Liam and Jack Donovan, Cameron, Olivia, Elizabeth, and Emily Beck, his brothers, Ernie Beck (Betty) of Broomall, James Beck (Beth) of West Chester, and Phyllis’s children, John Yurchak (Nancy) of Leola, Jason Yurchak (Jill) of Landisville, and Jennifer Landis (Mike) of Lancaster; and her 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

John was preceded in death by two sisters, Sister Dorothy T. Beck, acj, and Miriam Zimmer.

John’s family will receive guests from 10 to 11 am, followed by the Funeral Liturgy with The Rev. Norbert Soresh officiating at 11 am on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. Military Honors and Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Honor Guard will be provided.

A future Celebration of John’s life at St. Raphaela Center Chapel in Haverford will be announced.

Please omit flowers, and kindly consider a contribution in John’s memory to St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 East Delp Road, Lancaster, PA 17601.
St. John Neumann Catholic Church

or to Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, 2025 Church Road, Wyncote, PA 19095.
Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus