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Lawrence W. Beck Sr. 1949-2026

Lawrence W. “Larry” Beck Sr., 77, formerly of McConnellsburg, PA passed away on October 09, 2026, at The Shook Home in Chambersburg, PA.

Lawrence W. Beck Sr.
Lawrence W. Beck Sr.

Larry was born on May 13, 1949, in Chambersburg, PA, the son of the late Kenneth and Ruth Monn Beck Sr. He married Leah Buterbaugh on April 2, 1998. Larry retired in 2014 from Letterkenny Army Depot where he was a truck driver. He enjoyed attending and watching Nascar and drag racing.

Larry is survived by his wife, Leah Beck of Waynesboro, PA, one son, Lawrence W. “JR” Beck, Jr. of Berkeley Springs, WV, three stepchildren, Charlotte Remsburg of Mercersburg, PA, Carla Remsburg of Shade Gap, PA and Chad Remsburg of McConnellsburg, PA, four grandchildren (James, Quentin, Lyla and Taelyn) and one step great grandchild (Kaizlyn). Larry is also survived by three siblings, Kay Heavner of Orrtanna, PA, Evelyn Dale of Shippensburg, PA and Kenneth Beck Jr. of Chambersburg, PA.

In addition to his parents, Larry is preceded in death by one sister, Peggy Riggins.

Services are private and at the convenience of the family.

Online condolences can be made at the funeral home’s website.

Funeral arrangements were trusted to Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home, 322 N. 2nd Street McConnellsburg, PA 17233, (717) 485-3401.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Lawrence, please visit the floral store.


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