Joseph Anthony Beck

Joseph Anthony Beck, 79, of Ore Street, Bowmanstown, Pennsylvania, died peacefully Tuesday afternoon, October 30, 2018, in his home. He was the husband of Carole J. (Stahler) Beck since August 6, 1966. Born in Coaldale, he was a son of the late Joseph H. and Josephine A. (Dietz) Beck.

Joseph was employed as a brick layer and stone mason for 44 years retiring in 2003. He attended Bethany Wesleyan Church, Cherryville. An army veteran, he served his country honorably, achieving the rank of SP4 (T), Vietnam Era.  He served with the 716th MP BN in southern states helping to control the peace and civil unrest. Joseph was a member of the American Legion, Post #314, Lehighton, and the Bowmanstown Volunteer Fire Company. Joseph could always be found in his garage fixing things. He was always ready to lend a hand to anyone in need and was a very kind and generous man. He was a skilled stone mason and left his mark on many homes throughout the area. Spending time with his grandchildren was the highlight of his retirement years, and he passed on many skills to them.

Survivors: Wife, Carole. Daughter, Katherine D. wife of Todd E. DeKorte of Lehighton. 4 grandchildren, Nathan, Eli (Joseph), Jesse, and Aliya. Sister, Cecelia Moser of Lehighton. Brother, Vincent Beck of Battle Creek, MI. Several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Timothy Joseph, in 1994 and his brother, Henry

Services: 4:00PM Sunday, November 4, 2018, at Bethany Wesleyan Church, PO Box 999, 675 Blue Mountain Drive, Cherryville, PA 18035. Call, 3:00-4:00PM Sunday in the church. Future Interment with Military Honors, at Towamensing Cemetery, Palmerton. Arrangements are by Campton Funeral Home, 525 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, PA 18071.  Online Condolences may be left for the family at: www.schislerfuneralhomes.com

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to Bethany Wesleyan Church Memorial Fund.