Wanda M. Beck, age 88, of Butler, passed away Friday, November 18, 2016, at Brookdale of Austintown, Ohio, located near to the residence of her oldest son.

Born in Butler Township on October 25, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Darrell R. and Helen Vinroe Matson. Wanda was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, George A. Beck, Sr., who passed away June 18, 2014.

Wanda was a member of Saint Paul Roman Catholic Church, and during her youth was a member of Grace Lutheran Church.

Employed by Ideal Cleaners, Wanda was active in youth organizations to support her children's involvement. Wanda was especially proud of the accomplishments of her children and grandchildren, who became teachers, business leaders, university administrators, attorneys, engineers, and health care professionals.

Wanda and George enjoyed bowling and traveled extensively. Wanda will be remembered as a wonderful mother, excellent homemaker and cook, and the individual whom friends and family called upon for help when problems arose. Wanda's family thanks Newhaven Butler, and Brookdale of Austintown, Ohio, and Harbor Light Hospice, of Youngstown, for their excellent care of Wanda while she faced the challenges of Alzheimer's during her final years.

Preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters, Wanda is survived by her brother Raymond Matson, of Butler; two sons, Tom Beck, of Canfield, OH, and George Beck, Jr. and wife, Susan, of Mt. Prospect, IL; three daughters, Kathleen Lewis and husband, Raymond, of Churchville, MD, Jean Young and husband, Jeffrey, of Bowie, MD, and Lori Ann Rodean and husband, William, of Sykesville, MD; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Friends will be received in the Martin Funeral Home, Inc., 429 Center Avenue, Butler, on Monday from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10 am from Saint Paul R.C. Church.

Burial will take place in Calvary Cemetery.

Members of Saint Paul Catholic Women and Christian Mothers will meet at the church on Tuesday at 9:35 am to recite the rosary.

The family requests memorial donations be made to St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank, 146 North Monroe Street, Butler, PA 16001.