Virginia A. (Mahoney) Beck

Age 89, of Mt. Washington, died of a short illness on Friday, June 26, 2015. Virginia was a loving mother of four children; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren; with twins on the way; and one great-great-grandchild. She married Robert J. Beck, Sr. in 1946 and they spent the next 58 years raising and enjoying family.She is survived by her three children, Judith Beck Kline (David) of Redondo Beach, CA, Robert Beck (Rita) of Beavercreek, OH and Michael Beck (Carol) of East Liverpool, OH. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert; her son, Dennis (Elaine) of Pittsburgh; and brother, Charles Mahoney. Virginia was born on September 11, 1925, and was a lifetime Pittsburgh resident. In addition to being a loving wife, mother, grandmother, homemaker and dear friend, she worked at Carnegie Mellon University Library for a number of years. She led her life as a devout Catholic and was a member of St. Philips, with raising her family in Crafton, and later joined St. Mary of the Mount when she moved to Mt. Washington. She is admired by those who knew her for her strength - and the ability to overcome the obstacles presented to her in life, her gratitude - being eternally grateful for the love of those around her and all that life had to offer, and her humor - always finding a way to laugh her way through every situation to the very end.