Martha A. Beck, 57, of Chicora, PA died at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 7, 2012 in VNA Inpatient Hospice, Butler, following an illness.
She graduated from Penn State University, where she received a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science; she then received a degree in communications from Clarion University.
Marty worked for 2 years for WISR, Butler and then worked as a reporter for the Butler Eagle for several years  Whe was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Chicora, where she was a church organist and also accompanied the church choir of which she was, also, a member.
She was Born in Karns City, February, 28, 1955.the daughter of the late:
Father:
Thomas F. Beck, Sr.
Mother:
Harriette A. 'Tillie' Freehling Beck
Survived by:
Daughter:
Morgan and Benjamin Mann ----- Chicora
Sons:
Jeremy Mills ----- Chicora
Lance Burtner ----- Texas
Grandchildren:
Olivia Mann ----- Chicora
Luke Mann ----- Chicora
Noah Cunninghan  ----- Chicora
Brother:
Thomas F. Beck, Jr. ----- Chicora
Paul R. Beck ----- deceased
Friends will be received Wednesday; April 11, 2012 at:
2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at:
STEIGHNER FUNERAL HOME
111 E. Slippery Rock and Main Streets
Downtown, Chicora, PA
Funeral Services are Thursday at: 11 a.m.
with visitation for One hour before services at;
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
2217 Chicora Road
Chicora, PA
with Reverend Joseph Boomhower, pastor officiating.
Burial will follow in North Side Cemetery, Butler, PA
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to VNA Inpatient Hospice, 115 Technology Drive, Butler, Pa. 16001