Ronald Lee Beck, Sr.

Ronald Lee Beck, Sr., age 65 of Forest Hills, formerly of Homewood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 10, 2019. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA November 12, 1953, the son of the late Carvella Beck and Grace Patterson. He is survived by his beloved wife Jill Beck; loving children, Shelly Snyder, Markeeta (Keith) Beck Mosley, Ahkeema Evans, Ronald Beck, Jr., Brandi Lee Beck, Kristen Lee Beck, September Lee Beck, Dale McCord, Jr., Avanna McCord, Shirley Brooks; sisters, Kimberly and Francine Peters and Teresa Beck; 16 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, Gregory Peters and Roger Hall. Ronald graduated from Westinghouse High School and obtained his Associates degree from CCAC which led him to St. Clair Hospital in Mt. Lebanon where he worked as an emergency technician. He also worked for Southbridge Ambulance as an EMT. He retired after 27 years from St. Clair Hospital. His passion was music and he taught himself to play guitar. He was a member of the Bright Moments, the Smoke Band and various other bands.  He met a lot of well known artists along the way.

Family and friends are welcome from 11:00 am until the time of service at 1:00 pm at Forest Hills Presbyterian Church, 1840 Ardmore Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15221. Arrangements were entrusted to Pittsburgh Cremation & Funeral Care, Robinson Township. Please view and sign the family’s online guestbook at www.PittsburghCremation.com.