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Roy W. Beck

1945 - 2025

Roy W. Beck obituary, 1945-2025, Sarver, PA

BORN

1945

DIED

2025

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RJ Slater IV Funeral Home & Cremation Service

1000 Freeport Rd

New Kensington, Pennsylvania

Roy Beck Obituary

Roy "Bing" William Beck, 79, of Sarver, passed away peacefully on Oct. 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on Oct. 26, 1945. Roy was a devoted husband of 55 years, father, and grandfather. He served in the Marine Corps as an MP, retired from Allegheny Ludlum/Teledyne, was a 50-year member of the Bethel Masonic Lodge, and was a member of the Shriners. Roy loved history, flying, riding motorcycles, and hunting, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family. He is survived by his mother, Eileen (Burke) Beck; wife, Diana (Putner) Beck; brother, Gregory Beck; sister-in-law, Barbara Beck; his children, Brian Beck and Krystal (Beck) Bentz; his son-in-law, Jeffrey Bentz; and his beloved grandchildren, Abigail Bentz, Tyler Bentz, and Logan Beck. He was preceded in death by his late father, LeRoy Robert Beck; and his daughter-in-law, Rebecca [McCurdy] Beck. A public viewing will be held from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, at RJ SLATER IV FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, 1000 Freeport Road, New Kensington, PA (724-335-0100). A Masonic service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, in Greenwood Memorial Park, New Kensington, with Jonathan Hill officiating.

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Published by The Valley News Dispatch on Oct. 8, 2025.

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gary poulakis

October 9, 2025

my condolences to Roys family. I knew him when he lived in lower burrell in his younger days . he was a nice guy lived on leechburg rd and nebraska drive. said he worked at ATI and so did I but I didn't know it unfortunetly

Brother Marine, McKeesport, Pa.

October 9, 2025

Semper Fi Marine. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. R.I.P.

United Steel Workers of America Local 1138

October 8, 2025

The members of the USW Union Local 1138 would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of our Brother, Roy Beck. A Family Memorial Bible is available for the family by contacting our office at 724-842-2091.

Polly Banichar

October 8, 2025

Barb and Greg May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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Oct

9

Viewing

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

RJ Slater IV Funeral Home & Cremation Service

1000 Freeport Rd., New Kensington, PA

Oct

9

Viewing

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

RJ Slater IV Funeral Home & Cremation Service

1000 Freeport Rd., New Kensington, PA

Oct

9

Service

6:30 p.m.

RJ Slater IV Funeral Home & Cremation Service

1000 Freeport Rd., New Kensington, PA

Oct

10

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Greenwood Memorial Park

New Kensington, PA

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RJ Slater IV Funeral Home & Cremation Service

1000 Freeport Rd, New Kensington, PA 15068

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