OBIT: George W. BECK, 1936, Altoona, Blair County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by DBA Copyright 2006. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/blair/ _________________________________________ GEORGE W. BECK Of 2101 Sixth avenue, for many years engaged in the meat business in the city, died at his home at 4:35 o'clock this morning after an extended illness. He was born in Hollidaysburg on Aug. 2, 1863, a son of Albert and Frances (Endress) Beck, but had resided in Altoona almost all his life. Surviving are four sisters and one brother, Mrs. Freda Farabaugh of the city, Miss Mary Beck, at home, Mrs. Regina Bell and Mrs. Emily Storm of the city and Herman Beck of Philadelphia. Mr. Beck was a member of the Sacred Heart church where the funeral will be held Monday morning with requiem mass at 9 o'clock. Interment will be made in St. John's cemetery. The body may be viewed at the home. Altoona Mirror, August 21, 1936