Ralph E. Beck, 64, of McDonald, Ohio, died Saturday at Briarfield Manor in Austintown, Ohio.

He was born June 21, 1946, in Butler, the son of the late August and Gladys (Frankenberger) Beck.

He had worked at Beneficial Financial and Clark Heavy Equipment.

He was a charter member of the New Life Christian Ministries of Saxonburg and a member of the Rockview Christian Church in Youngstown, Ohio.

He is survived by his brother-in-law, Pastor George W. Dunbar of McDonald; a nephew, George W. "Wes" Dunbar Jr. (Shannon) of Leavittsburg, Ohio; and a niece, Angela Bouch (Andy) of North Jackson, Ohio.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Penelope "Penny" Dunbar; his stepfather, John Barry; and an infant sister, Donna Beck.

<B>BECK</B> — Calling hours for Ralph E. Beck, who died Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at <B>McClurkin Funeral Home</B>, Girard, Ohio. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.Ralph's family would like to thank the staff at Briarfield Manor for their wonderful and exception care.